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.

The Deputy Head of Strings (Upper Strings) is a key role in the College and will work alongside the Head of Strings and Assistant Head of Strings (Lower Strings) to continue to develop the world-leading teaching and learning of the Faculty.

They will play a key role in orchestral and ensemble string playing at the RCM through teaching, coaching, leading auditions and student placements.

They will be recognised for their experience at the highest levels of orchestral performance and, as a respected violin teacher, will develop their own class of violin students.

This post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis (0.6FTE) and is available from January 2027.

Job reference number: 309-26

Closing date: 9am Friday 21 August 2026