Trainee Music Director, Jambone
| Company: | North Music Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | SCP 21, £341.76 per term, for 3 terms, or potentially on a freelance basis (if preferred), providing you meet IR35 requirements |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE8 2JR |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Trainee Music Director Wanted
Love playing music? Curious about leading others? This could be for you.
We’re looking for a Trainee Music Director to join Jambone, a brilliant collective of young people aged 13 to18 who love
improvising and exploring popular, jazz and jazz‑influenced music.
This role is for musicians who might not see themselves as leaders (yet!), but who love music, enjoy working with people, and want
to inspire the next generation. If you’re keen to grow your leadership skills in a supportive, real‑world setting, we’d love to
hear from you.
You’ll be part of weekly Sunday sessions (term time) and work closely with an experienced Music Director and a wider team of
musicians and tutors from The Glasshouse Centre for Advanced Training.
Who is this for?
This role is ideal if you are:
* A musician first, curious about leadership and facilitation
* Into popular, jazz or jazz‑derived styles
* Excited by improvisation and learning by ear
* Interested in working with young people, even if you’ve never done it before
What you don’t need
* You don’t need formal teaching qualifications
* You don’t need years of experience leading groups
* You don’t need to have all the answers
This is a trainee role. You’ll be supported, mentored and encouraged every step of the way.
If this role feels like it could be a good fit for you, even if you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from
you. We’re looking for potential, not perfection!
Our commitment to your development
At The Glasshouse, we’re always learning. And we know that when it comes to training, everyone is different. So, you’ll work
closely with your manager to identify what your training journey will look like. If you have a specific interest or you would like
to develop your skills in a certain area, we want to hear about it.
This may be through gaining a qualification, on-the-job training or learning within your team, but whatever path you take, through
training and support, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your role.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
At The Glasshouse, we encourage a working environment that’s welcoming, inclusive, and diverse. Different backgrounds, views and
experiences are valued so everyone can be themselves.
Our venue and programmes are for everyone, so we want to make sure this opportunity is available to everyone, no matter your
background or the challenges you’ve faced.
For example, we would love to hear from you if you:
* Are D/deaf. Have a disability, learning difficulty or significant long -term health condition which affects your daily life
* Describe yourself as neurodiverse (this might include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autistic spectrum, and others)
* Grew up in a family receiving Universal Credit or state benefits
* Have ever lived in council or social housing or been on the housing register
* Have ever lived in sheltered accommodation or experienced homelessness
* Experienced being in care at any point in your life
* Have been a refugee or asylum seeker
* Are from the African, South, East and South–East Asian, Middle East, Latinx or North African diaspora, or have experienced
racism
These are some common examples of challenging circumstances but there may be others. Everyone is welcome to apply.
We do not discriminate because of race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or expression, age,
disability or any other protected characteristic as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all of those
that work with us to share this commitment. We operate a robust safeguarding framework and continuous assessment and development
to support safer working practice across out workforce. Our roles are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes
relevant background checks and the disclosure of criminal records, sanctions, and investigations where appropriate. This position
is eligible for an Enhanced DBS with a check of the Children’s Barred List.
Right to Work
We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission
to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship. You will be asked to share proof of this
prior to receiving any offer of employment.
Our application process
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026
Interview date: 21st July 2026
We understand that interviews can be a nerve-racking experience. We want you to feel comfortable so you can be yourself and shine,
so if you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Isabella, People Coordinator at
recruitment@theglasshouseicm.org [recruitment@theglasshouseicm.org]