Musician-in-Residence
PO Box 2646
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS6 9BU
United Kingdom
Salary (full time equivalent)
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Musician-in-Residence
We are recruiting a Musician-in-Residence for our work HMP Swinfen Hall, in Lichfield, near Tamworth.
You will deliver several sessions per week, where you will teach, rehearse, and record individuals and groups of prison residents.
You will also deliver our post-release programme supporting other musicians, which consists of one-to-one mentoring, performances, and monthly group sessions conducted in the community.
You will need to be a skilled and confident musician, able to play at least two instruments, and be able to teach to a basic level in four. Most of the work involves guitar tuition and band rehearsal, but other styles and instruments are also valuable. Above all, applicants must be assured, flexible, and comfortable with many musical styles.
The work also involves organising occasional concerts in prison, and the local community.
No experience working in the prison system is required as full training will be given.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Musician-in-Residence, HMP Swinfen Hall 1 day per week (7.5 hours) – Day to be agreed
Salary: £6041 - £6583
We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people under-represented in our organisation. Currently, this is those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
How to apply for the job
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form on our website at www.changingtunes.org.uk.
First stage interviews will take place via Zoom soon after. Second stage interviews, including musical auditions, will be held at the prison in the following weeks.
For more details about the role, please read the full job description on the website. If you have any questions, please contact us: recruitment@changingtunes.org.uk