Graduate Organ Scholar

Church Times Jobs; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The King’s Ely community seeks a musician for an early-career post to enhance cathedral worship in Ely and engage with the cathedral’s musical life. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree (by 1 September 2027), be at least ARCO standard, and show experience in choral accompaniment, choir training, and solid vocal technique.

They should be patient, have a love of teaching young people, and possess excellent organisational and communication skills, in sympathy with the Church of England

Qualifications

• Must have completed an undergraduate degree.
• ARCO standard desirable.
• Experience with choral accompaniment and choir training is essential.
• Good vocal technique and teaching ability required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance cathedral worship and contribute to the musical life of King’s Ely and the cathedral.
• Engage with the vibrant musical community and collaborate with staff and pupils.
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and the ethos of the Church of England.

Skills

Choral accompaniment

Choir training

Vocal technique

Teaching

Working with young people

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Patience

Humour

Education

Undergraduate degree

ARCO standard

Job description

For this early-career post, we seek a musician of proven ability and skill who will relish the opportunity to enhance cathedral worship in Ely, and who will immerse themselves in the vibrant musical community of King’s Ely and the cathedral. The successful candidate will have completed an undergraduate degree (as of 1 September 2027), and should be of at least ARCO standard, with demonstrable experience of choral accompaniment, choir training, and an understanding of good vocal technique. The possession of a good sense of humour, a love of teaching and working with young people, the ability to be patient with children and young teenagers, and excellent organisational and communication skills are also necessary. The post-holder must be in sympathy with the ethos and mission of the Church of England.

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2026

www.kingsely.org Tel. [phone]
King’s Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DB

King’s Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

HMC/IAPS/CSA/BSA

The King’s School Ely is registered as a charity. Scheme reference no. 802427 A Company Limited by Guarantee: Registered in England no. 2440509