Job Title: Postgraduate Musician
Location: Macclesfield
Salary: FTE £22,434 per annum
Job Type: Permanent**,** Full Time (8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday)
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Friday 21st June 2024
Interview Dates: w/c 24th June 2024
The Music Department:
Music is thriving at King's and the Music Department has a local and national reputation, based on high quality participation, commitment and enthusiasm. Music is compulsory in the Infant and Junior Division, in Years 7 and 8, and is a popular choice at Year 9, GCSE and A Level. Large numbers of pupils take instrumental lessons on a weekly basis and are encouraged to work towards examinations. Music is central, to life at King's where the department includes three classrooms, a dedicated IT suite, 10 practice rooms and a double-height Recital Hall.
The department is staffed by the Director of Music, a full-time Teacher of Music, the Head of Infant & Junior Music, a Department Administrator, a Postgraduate Musician and 20 visiting instrumental/vocal teachers.
The Role:
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Music graduate who has the ability to assist in all aspects of a flourishing Music Department (KS2-KS5).
In addition to supporting a wide range of departmental initiatives (e.g. concerts/events, lesson timetabling, assisting with ensembles), there is scope for the successful candidate to shape the role according to their particular skills, interests and experience.
We would welcome applications from graduates with experience of either:
- Piano Accompaniment (accompanying pupils up to Grade 7/8 level)
- Coaching and leading student Rock/Pop ensembles (bands) of all levels of experience.
- Creating, and working with young people to create, music using DAW software (e.g. Logic, Cubase, Ableton).
We would ask that candidates indicate in their applications which of these three areas they might like to focus on primarily during their time with us, and why.
The vacancy is term-time plus an additional three weeks outside of term and INSET and Development Days and is initially for one academic year, to start in September 2024.
Main Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Run and/or assist with extra-curricular rehearsals (can include, choirs, instrumental ensembles, rock bands and popular music groups;
- Maintain and set up equipment for lessons and rehearsals;
- Assist with departmental administration including the preparation/planning of concerts, visits, tours, and weekly music lessons;
- Coach students for aural tests and other similar exercises in advance of vocal/instrumental examinations (eg ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool Grades 1-8/Diploma level);
- Assist with class teaching at KS2, KS3, KS4 and/or A Level (TBC depending on the interests and aspirations of the successful candidate);
- Assist with theory and/or composition clinics as required;
- Attend and support school concerts/events/trips during the year as agreed with the Director of Music.
Salary and Conditions:
The post of Postgraduate Musician involves working 37.5 hours per week. Core working times will be Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30 am and 5.00 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break on each of these days. In addition, the post holder will be required to work reasonable additional hours as necessary, and as the demands of the job require, including some evenings and weekends to account for any music trips and/or music ensembles outside of the normal working day by agreement with the Director of Music.
The salary for this term-time post will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the appointed candidate. However, it is likely to be around £18,120 per annum.
A contributory pension scheme including life assurance is available. Candidates should note that all appointments are subject to a routine check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Extra Information:
Thank you for your application and for your interest in the King's School. We regret that we can only write to those candidates short-listed for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please click on the APPLY button to be re-directed to our Careers page, to complete our online application form.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of Academic Music, Music Teacher, Head of Music, Head of Musical Department, Musician, Music Lecturer may also be considered for this role.