About the Job
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale UQ/MPS up to 6 max depending on experience & qualifications. Hours per week: 1.64 (Wednesday evenings). Contract type: Permanent.
In this role, you will accompany the girls’ choir on the piano at rehearsals, concerts, and events, requiring high‑level accompanying skills and technical proficiency. Your playing will need to be adaptable across different styles and genres, responding to the repertoire chosen.
You’ll also take an active role within rehearsals, including leading choral sectionals where needed, helping singers to develop confidence, accuracy, and musicality. Clear and professional communication will be an important part of the role, as you’ll work with pupils, parents, and colleagues. There may also be occasional requirements to work outside of standard evening ensemble hours, agreed in advance with the Evening Music Centre Manager.
This role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
You’ll have experience accompanying choirs and vocal ensembles, and be able to work confidently with singers across a range of abilities. Your background will include experience as a pianist and teacher, allowing you to adapt to different musical and educational contexts.
You’re a versatile musician, comfortable playing in a range of styles and genres, and confident in leading smaller group or sectional rehearsals when required. You’re organised, manage your time effectively, and communicate clearly and positively with pupils, parents, and staff.
This is a public‑facing role, so you’ll need fluency in speaking and writing English.
Benefits
- From 25 to 32 days annual leave: linked to length of service and grade.
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
- Pension scheme: generous employer contributions of up to 19.2% (at April 2026) and 3× salary death in service grant.
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
- Employee Assistance Programme: free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to employees, their partner or spouse, and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
- Work/life balance: flexible working options, including working from home where possible. Flexible working arrangements such as part‑time hours and alternative working patterns are welcomed.
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support, and clear career pathways.
- Staff offers: discounts on MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel.
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