In-Schools Programme Lead

Written By Millie Pink

Around two - three days per week (to fit the successful candidate)

£35,000 FTE plus a generous 28 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employed

Based in Pimlico, London SW1V

This is an expanded role with the Pimlico Musical Foundation, leading and delivering the In-School Programme the core of our work with children in this highly diverse and vibrant part of London. 

About us

We are the Pimlico Musical Foundation (PMF), a charity founded in 2015 that provides free, high-quality music education to local children in Pimlico and Westminster. Many of the young people we work with face significant challenges, and our work supports their musical development while strengthening the wider community.

We deliver singing programmes across six partner primary schools and run choirs for children and adults, performing locally and at venues including Westminster Cathedral, Oxford University, Opera Holland Park and the Barbican.

In-Schools programmes

Our In-Schools Programme delivers high-quality, tailored music sessions across partner schools in Pimlico and Westminster. Using singing as our core musical language, we work in a range of formats designed to build musical understanding, confidence and enjoyment in young people.

We currently work with St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary, St Gabriel’s Primary, Millbank Primary Academy, Burdett Coutts Primary, Pimlico Primary and St Paul’s Eaton Square to enhance the overall musical offering provided in these schools.

At the heart of our approach is the belief that musicianship should be taught in parallel with practical singing skills. PMF teachers work collaboratively with schools to enhance the existing curriculum, not to replace the National Curriculum or substitute for existing provision.

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About the role

This is a fixed-term role running from September to December 2026 which will be advertised as a permanent position for a January 2027 start. It combines programme leadership with hands-on teaching, giving the right candidate both strategic ownership and meaningful daily contact with children and schools. Made possible through generous funding from St Giles and St George, the role will strengthen and extend our curricular approach, particularly at KS1, while taking overall responsibility for the programme’s development and delivery across all partner schools.


Job description

Reporting to the CEO & Artistic Director, you will work with our PMF partner schools to lead and deliver a variety of curriculum-enhancing programmes. In particular, you will:

  • Lead the In-Schools Programme, taking overall responsibility for its planning, development and quality

  • Deliver PMF sessions across a variety of formats, including KS1 and KS2 Singing Assemblies, Whole Class Singing Sessions, and Choir sessions

  • Develop the KS1 delivery, ensuring a thoughtful and practical vocal programme for younger pupils

  • Develop education resources and, in conjunction with the CEO & Artistic Director, devise schemes of work for PMF partner schools

  • Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the programme for trustees, funders, and partner schools

  • Maintain strong relationships with our partner schools

  • Prepare students for termly PMF concerts

  • Where appropriate, rehearse and direct our choirs for children and adults

  • Uphold PMF’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times


    Person specification

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Experience working with choirs and young singers

  • Experience working in education settings

  • A good level of piano/keyboard skills, and the ability to accompany confidently within a school setting

  • Knowledge of choral direction techniques and effective warmups

  • Experience leading or coordinating a programme 

  • Kodály or Dalcroze training, classroom teaching experience, and prior experience working with KS1 pupils are desirable.

The role requires someone who enjoys teaching children and recognises the importance of expanding access to high-quality music education.

Location

Sessions are delivered on-site at PMF partner schools in Pimlico, and at our office in St Gabriel’s Halls, Churchill Gardens, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AA.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: 10am on Monday 6 July 2026

  • Interviews: w/c 13 July 2026

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter to hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk by 10am on Monday 6 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We’ll quickly review your application and, if successful, invite you to a face-to-face interview (or online if necessary). You will receive correspondence regardless of whether you are successful in reaching the interview stage or not.

The Pimlico Musical Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and at least two independent references.

Information on PMF’s recruitment procedures is available here.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion in the cultural sector and therefore particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if you inform us of any barriers you face during the application.

Millie Pink
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