Job Vacancies

Our faculty truly is the heart of Wilkes Academy and we take pride in entrusting our students’ training & education to industry-leading professionals and senior academics.

We are always looking to enhance our faculty and encourage applications from those with significant professional experience, teaching experience and the relevant qualifications so that we can keep you updated with when we are next expanding our team.

If you would like to be a part of the #WilkesFamily then find our current open positions below:

Clerk to the Board of Directors/Governing Board

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Salary: £55,000–£65,000 FTE.

Actual salary dependent on contracted hours – see below for details

Wilkes Academy is in a significant period of organisational transition as it moves from being an owner‑led institution to establishing a more formal and independent governance structure. This shift is essential to support the Academy’s application for registration with the Office for Students (OfS) and to demonstrate compliance with the OfS Conditions of Registration, particularly those concerning governance, academic integrity, management, and oversight.

The creation of the Clerk to Governors role is central to this evolution. The Clerk will act as the independent, professional advisor to the Board, supporting the development of best‑practice governance frameworks comparable to those used across the higher education sector. The postholder will ensure the Board operates effectively, receives high‑quality information, meets its regulatory obligations, and adheres to principles of accountability, independence, and integrity.

This is therefore a pivotal new role supporting the colleges maturation from a founder‑driven organisation to a regulated higher education provider with strong governance and demonstrable readiness for OfS registration and continued growth.

 

Various Tutor Roles Available – Singing / Music Department

Fixed Term/Contractors/Various Hours

South West based advantageous but not essential.

Wilkes Academy was founded in 2013 and in twelve years has developed into one of the nation’s leading Musical Theatre training establishments for young people wanting to enter the performing arts industry.

Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts is based in Swindon.  An hour’s commute from both London and Bristol.

As we continue to develop, we are looking for singing and music teachers and specialists (as listed below)

You would be mostly working with students across ages 16 – 25 and across all our qualifications:

Various roles and working days/hours are available.

Roles Available:

  • Technical Singing Teachers (Levels 3-6). These would be to deliver 1 to 1 technical singing training to students in 20-30 minute classes. An understanding of the Estill model would be highly advantageous. An understanding of music theory and basic piano skills also required.
  • Pianists/ Accompanists (Levels 3-6). Working alongside an acting through song lecturer/practitioner, this would suit a repetiteur to play for classes, auditions and assessments. You will be a highly experienced sight reader and have experience of musical theatre genres and styles, including pop. Please see the difference to the ‘Musical Directors’ role.
  • Musical Directors (Levels 3-6). We are looking for musical directors who can apply their skills to teach ‘rep’ and ensemble singing classes. Candidates would need to be able to play, recommend rep for musical theatre, work with students on cuts, and have an understanding of musical theatre industries. Please see the difference to the ‘Pianists/Accompanists’ role.

Professional and industry related experience is essential, as is some experience of Further and Higher Education, but we would also require some time to train you in teaching, learning processes, assessment and feedback standards procedures.

Why Should You apply?

We offer:

  • A unique and creative learning environment
  • The opportunity to work within a dynamic and friendly team alongside leading and recognised industry professionals
  • Free on-site parking
  • Support from our educational partners, SCL and the University of Staffordshire
  • Competitive daily rate

How to apply?

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment and safeguarding our students we can not accept CV’s on their own, To be considered for one of the opportunities you will be required to complete an application. Applications forms can be obtained from Markos@wilkesacademy.co.uk

Completed application should be returned directly to Markos too.

 Your covering email must identify areas of interest and skill set and how you could contribute to our courses and student experience. Please also indicate your preferred working days and/or hours.

Wilkes Academy are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where all can be ourselves and succeed on merit.

This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.