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RIAM Exams Music Examiners
The Royal Irish Academy of Music is seeking experienced musicians and music educators to join the RIAM Exams panel of Music Examiners.
RIAM Exams operates three main examining sessions each year, across Spring, Summer and Winter, with both live and digital recorded examinations. Live examinations take place throughout the island of Ireland, while examiners also assess recorded submissions as part of RIAM’s digital examining programme.
Successful candidates will work closely with RIAM Exams senior examiners and administrative staff, assessing candidates across a broad range of instruments, voices and levels.
About the role:
RIAM Music Examiners are responsible for providing professional, consistent and constructive assessment of candidates undertaking RIAM Exams.
Examiners will work across both live and digital recorded examinations. The role requires a broad understanding of music education and performance, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to apply RIAM examining standards consistently across a wide range of candidates and contexts.
Live examining may involve travel to examination centres throughout the island of Ireland.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a competent and experienced musician
- Have a strong background in music education
- Have a broad knowledge of instruments beyond their own principal area of expertise
- Have relevant teaching experience
- Have excellent spoken and written English
- Demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills
- Communicate confidently and professionally with candidates, teachers, RIAM representatives and colleagues
- Be able to adapt appropriately to situations arising during examinations while maintaining RIAM standards and confidentiality
Knowledge of RIAM Exams syllabi and the RIAM examining system is desirable.
Instrumentalists and vocalists must also have a strong basic command of piano, to a minimum standard of Grade V, as examiners are required to play aural tests during live examinations.
Applicants should have at least three years' instrumental teaching experience. Orchestral, choral and/or accompaniment experience is also relevant to the role.
Selection and training
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36–38 Westland Row, Dublin 2, on Monday, 12 October 2026.
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to perform a specified aural test piece on piano. This will be provided in advance.
Training for successful candidates will take place at RIAM in November 2026.
Subject to successful completion of training, candidates will be invited to join the RIAM Exams panel of examiners on a probationary contract.
How to apply
Please complete the RIAM Music Examiner Application Form, including details of:
- Education and qualifications
- Relevant employment and teaching experience
- Continuing professional development
- Familiarity with RIAM Exams syllabi
- Piano and accompaniment experience
- Two referees
- A statement outlining your suitability for the role
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected].
Application deadline: Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Please note that incomplete application forms will not be considered.