Pianist
Hours: Flexible, working evenings and weekends as required
Salary: Hourly rate based on experience
Holiday Entitlement: 38 days (pro-rata)
Closing Date: 9th January 2026
About CentreStage
CentreStage is a dynamic, inclusive, and exciting arts and wellbeing charity in the heart of Kilmarnock, residing in the regenerated Kilmarnock Academy building after undertaking Scotland’s largest Community-led Asset Transfer in 2018.
Our vision as a charity is to build an energetic and inclusive community with wellbeing and the arts at its heart. A place where everyone, regardless of their age or background, is supported and empowered to fulfil their potential. Our model is underpinned by our core values of Hope, Inclusion, Aspiration and Joy.
CentreStage is for everyone, of any age and from any background. We offer free opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people, care experienced people with Additional Learning Needs, older adults, people with dementia and anyone who wants to experience the arts and improve their wellbeing in a place where they feel safe, valued, and included. Through providing access to the arts for all, people of all circumstances are experiencing improved mental health, reduced isolation and improved life opportunities.
Our Vision & Values
To create a community where everyone can experience the joy of music, arts and wellbeing, and seamlessly access all they need to flourish in life.
Our vision is underpinned by our values of Hope – Inclusion – Aspiration – Joy.
The Role
CentreStage is seeking enthusiastic and skilled piano players to join our team, supporting our wide range of community music theatre and singing activities, working with participants of all ages and abilities.
For nearly two decades, CentreStage has been a nurturing home for emerging accompanists, musical directors and creatives. Many young musicians who started with us have gone on to achieve exceptional success across education, theatre and the wider creative industries — and we remain committed to supporting the next generation.
If you are a confident reader of music, able to work from sheet music and lead sheets, and enjoy bringing songs to life for others, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from:
- Students at RCS, UWS, and local colleges looking for real-world experience
- Retired music teachers who want to stay musically active
- Keys players with band or gigging experience
- Anyone passionate about inclusive, community-led performance and collaboration
What CentreStage offers:
- Flexible hours across daytime, evenings and weekends
- A warm, inclusive and supportive environment
- Hands-on opportunities to accompany classes, rehearsals and community productions
- A proven track record of developing young musical directors and supporting musicians to grow
Whether you’re building your career, returning to music, or eager to share your skills, CentreStage is a place where your talent will be valued — and where you can make a real difference.
Play your part in the CentreStage story, and help others find their voice.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Planning, delivering and leading classes in the Creative Learning Department, including pre-school, P1-S6 Musical Theatre, Adult Musical Theatre, Actors classes, choirs and ASN classes, which may include leading as a musician.
- Delivering across the range of weekly activities, including Reach Out, Musical Generations and Gie it Laldy.
- Effectively contributing to the development of new creative activities and initiatives across the department and organisation.
- Responsibility for class planning, and collaboration with the team on class materials, class outcomes and other departmental issues.
- Reporting to the Creative Learning Team Leader on class content, delivery and progress.
- Effectively communicating with parents regarding participation and progress.
- Participation and collaboration in departmental meetings and full staff meetings.
- Building relationships with parents, families and participants, and having a good understanding of any additional support required.
- Integrating with the full CentreStage team to ensure that the core values of CentreStage are delivered daily, allowing for the best customer service experience.
- To be punctual, enthusiastic and well prepared for all classes, allowing prior set-up time for each activity.
- Flexibility to work across evenings and weekends as required.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@centrestagemt.org.uk
CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
CentreStage is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.