Summary of Job Purpose:
EFDSS is offering a freelance traineeship, from September 2025 to August 2026, for a
musician wishing to develop their skills in folk music education and working with disabled young people. The trainee will work with leader Emmie Ward and tutor Nick Goode, as part of the Inclusive Folk tutor team. As we will be working with several education settings in North and West London, we expect the trainee to be based in, or in close proximity to, the Greater London Area.

This traineeship is part of EFDSS’ on-going commitment to developing good practice and skills in folk arts education. The trainee folk music educator will support the delivery whilst being provided with an opportunity to strengthen their teaching / leading skills. They will receive on-going support throughout the project from the EFDSS Education team.

The trainee music leader is also currently involved in Folk Beyond which is for Learning
Disabled people over the age of 30 and takes place off-site on Sunday mornings and is
funded separately.

Overall purpose of the role:
To take part in every aspect of Inclusive Folk, from planning meetings, to rehearsals,
workshops, performances and evaluation sessions, with supervision from the professional tutors.

Fee: £55.40 per 4-hour half-day session, inclusive of travel.
£13.85 per hour, for additional planning / evaluation meetings.
Term: September 2025-August 2026

For more information and to apply visit www.efdss.org/about-us/work-for-us/vacancies