About the Role
Morley College is a leading adult education provider in London, home to a vibrant and well-regarded jazz department with a strong performing and learning community. This role involves teaching jazz and blues piano to adult learners across a range of abilities, from beginners developing foundational skills to more advanced students refining their harmonic vocabulary and improvisational voice. The position requires teaching two blues piano classes and two jazz piano classes per week, held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 18:30 to 21:30 during term time.
About you
We are looking for an inspirational jazz and blues pianist with strong performing experience and a real passion for teaching. You will hold a relevant degree in Jazz Performance or Music and have solid experience teaching piano to adult learners across a range of levels.
As a working musician, you bring music to life in the classroom. You are aware of current developments in jazz education, comfortable using technology in your teaching, and committed to nurturing each student’s individual musical voice. You are patient, encouraging, and professionally organised, with a genuine belief in the values of adult and community education.
If you love this music and love sharing it, we would very much like to hear from you.
Further details can be found in the Job Description
About Morley College London
Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country’s oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.
As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
Generous annual leave allowance plus Bank Holidays
Christmas closure period
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
On site cafeterias
A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues.
How to Apply
Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 9am
Please download the job description and apply via Morley College website.
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job, you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.
Important information
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students at all times and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff in line with KCSIE 2025, including the right to conduct online searches of all successful candidates.