Music Graduate Assistant

Required from September 2024

We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Assistant in the Music department for the academic year from September 2024.

The graduate will assist in all areas of the day-to-day running of the music department. They will report principally to the director of music and be encouraged to take a full and active role in the curricular and extra-curricular activities of the department. Duties will include the following:

• To assist where necessary with classes. This could include guiding pupils in their composition and theory work and in preparation for various group and solo performances. Each year the graduate assists in a community groups project with pupils who perform and arrange music for a staged production.  
• To assist the music department administrator in various ways ensuring the smooth running of the department. This will include some secretarial duties, designing concert posters and programmes and collating reports and, for rehearsals and concerts, helping with various aspects of stage management.
• To take a full and active role in the performing calendar at King’s. Depending on the candidate there are choirs, orchestras and bands. Where possible, we encourage graduates to participate in many of these ensembles, assisting in, and leading rehearsals as appropriate.  

Essential

• Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of Sibelius software
• Ability to work under own initiative and be self-motivated
• A good communicator able to relate well to pupils and staff in a professional capacity
• Flexibility. Some work takes place during the evenings and at weekends
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent practical music skills

Desirable

• A confident accompanist, able to play for assemblies, concerts and examinations

There are several occasions where a graduate will be asked to contribute to the department outside of normal timetabled hours, for example for concerts, choral society and trips. On these occasions adequate notice will be given and it is expected that the graduate will be correspondingly flexible with their time.

The department runs a small number of trips to professional concerts each year and the graduate will be encouraged to accompany staff and pupils on these. These normally take place in the evenings during term time. There are also occasional tours both in this country and abroad which the graduate student may be invited to join.

Our current graduate also assists with sport in the junior school on two afternoons a week and with lunchtime and break time duties. A more specific timetable will be drawn up when the graduate arrives at the school.

There is a generous salary package, although accommodation is not provided.

King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best.    Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities).  Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password.  Please include a covering letter with your application addressed to Mr Daniel Phillips, director of Music.

Closing date:  Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 5th February 2024

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.