Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.
To cope with growing demand and our increasingly global perspective, the Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a number of distinguished repertoire coaches to join its international team. We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
- You should be a recognised and respected repertoire coach
- You will be coaching students with a high level of technical and musical proficiency at undergraduate and postgraduate level, so relevant teaching experience is required.
- You should have knowledge of a wide range of repertoire
- You should understand the demands of the music profession whilst striving to help each student reach their own potential.
How to apply
For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.
To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Get in touch
For more information please contact Recruitment