Music Graduate Assistant

King's College School Wimbledon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Graduate Assistant in the Music department for the academic year starting September 2026. The successful candidate will support daily operations, assist with classes, participate in concerts and other events, and contribute to a vibrant music community. This role requires excellent music skills, flexibility, and the ability to work with students and staff. The position promises a rich experience in an exceptional educational environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a passion for Music and education.
• Excellent practical music skills required.
• Ability to assist in curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with music classes and pupil projects.
• Support the music department administrator.
• Participate in choirs, orchestras, and bands.
• Assist in various performances and events.
• Accompany staff and pupils on concert trips.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of notation software

Ability to work under own initiative and be self-motivated

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Excellent practical music skills

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a graduate assistant in the Music department for the academic year from September 2026.

The graduate will assist in all areas of the day-to-day running of the music department. They will report principally to the director of music and be encouraged to take a full and active role in the curricular and extra-curricular activities of the department.

Duties will include the following:

To assist where necessary with classes. This could include guiding pupils in their composition and theory work and in preparation for various group and solo performances. Each year the graduate assists in a community groups project with pupils who perform and arrange music for a staged production.

To assist the music department administrator in various ways ensuring the smooth running of the department. This will include some secretarial duties, designing concert posters and programmes and collating reports and, for rehearsals and concerts, helping with various aspects of stage management.

To take a full and active role in the performing calendar at King’s. Depending on the candidate there are choirs, orchestras and bands. Where possible, we encourage graduates to participate in many of these ensembles, assisting in, and leading rehearsals as appropriate.

There are several occasions where a graduate will be asked to contribute to the department outside of normal timetabled hours, for example for concerts, choral society and trips. On these occasions adequate notice will be given and it is expected that the graduate will be correspondingly flexible with their time.

The department runs a small number of trips to professional concerts each year and the graduate will be encouraged to accompany staff and pupils on these. These normally take place in the evenings during term time. There are also occasional tours both in this country and abroad which the graduate student may be invited to join.

Our current graduate also assists with sport in the junior school on two afternoons a week and with lunchtime and break time duties. A more specific timetable will be drawn up when the graduate arrives at the school.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of notation software
• Ability to work under own initiative and be self-motivated
• A good communicator able to relate well to pupils and staff in a professional capacity
• Flexibility. Some work takes place during the evenings and at weekends
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent practical music skills

Desirable

• A confident accompanist, able to play for assemblies, concerts and examinations

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first‑class pastoral care and a vibrant co‑curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

Closing date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website www.kcs.org.uk (under useful information / career opportunities).Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.