Graduate Music Assistant & Accompanist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented pianist and administrator to support the Director of Music with all areas of the day-to-day running of the Music department and take a full and active role in the delivery of the department's academic and co-curricular activities. The Graduate Assistant will contribute to the enhancement of the education, supervision and engagement of our pupils, encouraging the development of their passion and aptitude for music.

You will be educated to degree level in a music-related subject and will have achieved Grade 7 or above on your principal instrument. You will also have:

• Excellent keyboard skills and demonstrable experience as an accompanist
• Experience of leading vocal/instrumental ensembles
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with pupils, parents and colleagues
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Experience of working with young people or being a leader in a team
• Flexibility in terms of being able to work into the evenings and at weekends for rehearsals and concerts
• A willingness to engage in the whole life of the school

Although we will consider part-time applicants, this position is, ideally, full-time, term time, Mondays to Fridays with daily working hours of 8.15am to 5.00pm. There will be occasions where the Graduate Assistant will be asked to work outside of normal timetabled hours, mainly for rehearsals and concerts.

This post is offered on a fixed-term contract for the 2024/25 academic year, is subject to annual review and may be renewed.

NB. There is unlikely to be any organ playing, with the possible exception of the Christmas Carol Concert, as we do not have an organ at school!

The Music Department is housed in purpose-built, well-equipped accommodation which comprises three classrooms, eight practice and teaching rooms, a 50-seat auditorium, a reception hall, an office, a kitchen and bathrooms. There are five full-time members of staff and 20+ visiting music teachers who work closely with the Director of Music.

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including free lunches during term time, a free car park (on a first-come, first-served basis), a cycle-to-work scheme, annual flu jabs, free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times, and a defined contribution pension scheme.

For further information about the role and application details, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and interviews may be held ahead of the closing date. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the application process.

Interview dates: TBC. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to lead a Music department activity/session and/or accompany a pupil on the piano. Preparation work in advance of the session will be required and details will be provided prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.

Safeguarding and employment checks: Harrodian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, checks with any applicable Overseas Criminal Records body, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK. In accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks. Please read our Safer Recruiting Policy and Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy by selecting from our list of policies HERE.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Enhanced DBS check will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available from HR. References will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.