Assistant Director of Music

The King's Foundation; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Fee remission

Lunch provided

Gym and swimming facilities

Private medical insurance

Professional development

Job summary

The King's School, Worcester seeks an outstanding Assistant Director of Music to join our thriving Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a rich musical heritage, outstanding performance opportunities, and a close relationship with Worcester Cathedral.

Working alongside the Director of Music, you will teach across Years 7 to 13, lead ensembles, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape the future of music across the Foundation.

Qualifications

• Passionate and inspiring Music teacher with strong subject knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage pupils of all ages.
• Strong musicianship; ideally piano and/or organ.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 7–13.
• Lead ensembles and concerts.
• Contribute to curriculum development for music education.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in productions and tours.

Skills

Inspiring teacher

Pianist/organist

Musicianship

Collaborative

Curriculum development

Safeguarding

Job description

The King's School, Worcester seeks an outstanding Assistant Director of Music to join our thriving and highly respected Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a rich musical heritage., In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King's Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

• Is a passionate and inspiring teacher of Music with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage pupils of all ages and abilities
• Has strong musicianship and, ideally, is an accomplished pianist and/or organist
• Brings energy, creativity and innovation to both classroom teaching and co-curricular music-making
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach
• Is committed to supporting pupils' academic, musical and personal development while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.

Music occupies a central place in life at King's Worcester, with a vibrant programme of concerts, ensembles, productions, services and tours. Working alongside the Director of Music, the successful candidate will teach across Years 7 to 13, lead ensembles, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape the future of music across the Foundation.

The King's School, Worcester is seeking an outstanding Assistant Director of Music to join our thriving and highly respected Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a rich musical heritage, outstanding performance opportunities, and a close relationship with Worcester Cathedral.

• The opportunity to work in a school with a long-standing reputation for musical excellence and achievement
• Access to exceptional musical resources, performance opportunities and strong links with Worcester Cathedral
• A supportive and collaborative Music Department that values both experience and innovation
• Opportunities to shape curriculum development, lead ensembles and contribute to major productions, tours and concerts
• A welcoming and inclusive staff community committed to professional growth, wellbeing and excellence in education.

Working pattern and contract: This is a permanent, full-time position, commencing September 2027., King's Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King's community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King's. Careers at King's Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you…

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King's Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King's.
• Access to the School's outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free Yoga classes.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.