Join the English Folk team
At the English Folk Song and Dance Society we offer a diverse range of employment across the Society, within the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and at Cecil Sharp House.
We are committed to managing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome applications from everyone who matches each role’s required skills and interests.
All applicants must complete our standard Application Form, rather than sending a CV. We don’t accept speculative enquiries about employment.
Unless otherwise indicated, our posts are based at Cecil Sharp House in London.
Job opportunity: Accordion tutor (Saturday Folk Music Workshops) – freelance
We are looking to appoint an Accordion tutor (Piano accordion, stradella bass system) for the Level 2 and Level 3-4 (beginner with some keyboard experience to improvers/intermediate level) classes taking place at Cecil Sharp House as part of the Saturday Folk Music Workshops.
The fee is £75 per 90-minute session, inclusive of planning and preparation, meetings, evaluation and travel (i.e. a fee of £150 for the two sessions).
Please:
- Write a covering email explaining why you are interested in this tutor role and why you feel you have the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to do it
- Attach an up-to-date CV containing your full contact details and outlining your relevant work experience – in either a paid or voluntary capacity
- Download, complete and attach the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Completed applications should be emailed to Esbjörn Wettermark, Education Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Date for completed applications is Monday 8 June, 9am.
Interviews and auditions will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday 17 June.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to support us and get closer to all things folk.
Our garden is maintained and planted by Permaculture, who welcome volunteers all year round to keep it looking beautiful.
Volunteers are a valuable part of our staff team. If you are enthusiastic about the folk arts, have good verbal communication skills and enjoy being in a creative environment where your contributions can really make a difference then please do get in touch to register your interest.
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