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Junior Academy of Music at QUB

The Junior Academy of Music (JAM) at Queen’s provides music activities for aspiring young musicians. There are four programmes within JAM each tailored to a specific age group and suitable activities.  JAM is devised and delivered by internationally recognised musicians and specialised teachers.  JAM 1, JAM 2 and JAM 3 run on Saturdays in the Music Building while JAM 4 and JAM 4+ is on Fridays in the world-renowned SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music.

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Job Opportunities in JAM
We are looking to appoint a new staff member to join our JAM team 2025-26

Music and Movement / Musicianship tutor (for age 4-8 years old)

Applicants should:

  • Have a university degree in music or equivalent professional experience, and be able to read & write music notation
  • Be familiar with Kodaly approach to music teaching 
  • Knowledge on Orff and Dalcroze approach to music teaching is beneficial
  • Have some experience in teaching of primary and secondary school children
  • Be passionate about teaching music and interested in developing as music educator
  • Be available on Saturdays

All posts are subject to annual contract with the possibility of being renewed on an annual basis. 

Everyone considered will be subject to a police check before being offered a position on the programme.

Interviews will be arranged in agreement with the applicants.

Positions will commence on 1 September 2025, with in-house training and two short meetings taking place in June, July or August.

Apply: Please submit a current CV and cover letter to j.licinic@qub.ac.uk 

Closing date is 27 June 2025.

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JAM Mission Statement

 

To provide primary and secondary school children with an opportunity to music education, help them grow in confidence and self-belief, and instil a lifelong enjoyment of music   

To engage with our community and make a significant contribution to our society through high-quality music education 

To demonstrate the importance of music and the positive effect it has on our lives and well-being 

Contact us

Dr Juliana Licinic van Walstijn, Junior Academy of Music Co-ordinator

jam@qub.ac.uk or phone 02890 975013

 

Queen’s JAM bursaries supported by:

    

 
New Strings programme supported by:

  

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