Graduate Music Assistant
Required August 2026.
Further information, including detail about the Department of Music, can be found in the attached Job Pack.
Salary Details
Pro-rata salary is £14,505.74 per annum to reflect part-time hours and Term Time Plus working.
Hours of Work
This is a one-year fixed-term position, offered on a part-time basis, 27 hours per week (Term Time Only plus 1 week and INSET days). The pattern of working hours will be agreed to suit the department and the preferred candidate, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. In addition there will be some weekend, after-school and one-off events as part of the Music Department calendar, which includes concerts, trips and masterclasses. The preferred start date for this position is 17 August 2026.
Key Dates
Closing Date - 10 June 2026.
Interviews - Expected to be W/C 15 June 2026.
Job Purpose
To support the music department throughout the whole school (3-18) in the delivery of an extensive co-curricular programme, act as an accompanist for young musicians in concerts, rehearsals, assemblies and in preparing for examinations.
Accountable To
Director of Music.
Main Responsibilities
The following provides an overview of the main duties and responsibilities for the post holder but is not exhaustive and can be subject to change. The role can be tailored to individual skills and future aspirations, and the post holder will be encouraged to pursue and develop their strengths and interests.
* Rehearsing and accompanying pupils in preparation for solo platform concerts, exams and assemblies
* Rehearsing and accompanying pupils for school productions or musical throughout the school
* Assisting with choir, orchestra and ensemble rehearsals
* Teaching theory and aural classes (for the right candidate)
* Assisting with theory and individual compositional tasks
* Supporting with stage management in concerts
* Assisting the Director of Music and Music Dept coordinator with concert organisation
* Attendance at Music Department meetings
* Accompanying staff on music trips
* Assisting with Academic Music lessons when appropriate
* Assisting with the organisation and publicity for lunchtime concert series and assembly performers
* Supporting with the organisation of instruments in the department
* Helping with music arrangements and sourcing of music materials
* Familiar with and practicing school policies, in particular relating to Data Protection, GDPR (or other relevant legislation), Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Child Protection
* Helping to create and promote an image of the school which is in accordance with its aims
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is likely to:
* Have high personal standards and exhibit total professionalism.
* Enjoy working with young people and be able to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships.
* Be an enthusiastic musician who has the initiative, ambition and the energy to contribute to our extensive co-curricular programme.
* Have the ability to offer coaching skills and possess keyboard skills to accompany rehearsals and auditions.
* Be hard-working, possess strong organisational skills, demonstrate the ability to build and maintain purposeful and successful relationships and be competent in the use of IT.
The post offers an opportunity to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a successful independent school. The post will be particularly attractive to a graduate thinking of a career in education. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent, be determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual appointed.
Package Description
Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:
* Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George's School
* Pension contribution
* Staff lunches
* Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
* Professional learning and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Opportunity to benefit from the use of many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
* Death in service benefits all staff
* Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.
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