Graduate Musician in Residence
- Organisation: King's Ely
- Location: Cambridgeshire
- Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 11 April 2025
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and accomplished Musician in Residence for September 2025
The position would ideally suit a Music graduate that is perhaps considering a career in teaching or instrumental/choral teaching. The nature of the role requires a musician with competent keyboard and strong theory skills who will be keen to assist in all aspects of a large and active music department. Performance opportunities are available across the school at all levels - Acremont, Prep and Senior, alongside outreach opportunities. These opportunities will be tailored to the skills of the successful candidate. A commitment to encouraging young people in their musical development and other aspects of boarding school life will be essential. This is a residential post, with accommodation provided.
The successful applicant will be passionate about their music-making and willing to share this passion and enthusiasm with young people across the full age range of the school. Good humour and excellent inter-personal skills are vital attributes, and it is expected that the Graduate Musician in Residence will have advanced ICT skills which also extend to confident use of music software and applications. The exact job specification will be tailored to suit the expertise and strengths of the successful candidate, and we are seeking a musician who would relish the opportunities that this role would present.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and accomplished Musician in Residence for September 2025
Description
The position would ideally suit a Music graduate that is perhaps considering a career in teaching or instrumental/choral teaching. The nature of the role requires a musician with competent keyboard and strong theory skills who will be keen to assist in all aspects of a large and active music department. Performance opportunities are available across the school at all levels - Acremont, Prep and Senior, alongside outreach opportunities. These opportunities will be tailored to the skills of the successful candidate. A commitment to encouraging young people in their musical development and other aspects of boarding school life will be essential. This is a residential post, with accommodation provided.
The successful applicant will be passionate about their music-making and willing to share this passion and enthusiasm with young people across the full age range of the school. Good humour and excellent inter-personal skills are vital attributes, and it is expected that the Graduate Musician in Residence will have advanced ICT skills which also extend to confident use of music software and applications. The exact job specification will be tailored to suit the expertise and strengths of the successful candidate, and we are seeking a musician who would relish the opportunities that this role would present.
