Piano Accompanist & Organist

Downe House are seeking a Piano Accompanist and Organist to join our team on a fixed term contract.

Detail

Required from September 2025

Full time, term time only. Fixed term contract until the end of Summer Term 2026 to cover maternity leave.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and Co-Curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women, prepared to take on the world.

We are seeking a Piano Accompanist and Organist to join our team. Our Music department encourages pupils to take an exciting musical learning journey with the opportunity to participate in inspiring musical projects, performances, bands, choirs, and orchestras.

The Piano Accompanist and Organist will:

1. Accompany choir rehearsals, concerts, recitals, music in Chapel, competitions and other music events.
2. Accompany pupil’s graded music examinations.
3. Play Organ for school chapel services and events.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience in the accompaniment in a wide range of instruments and voice.
2. Excellent sightreading skills.
3. The ability to learn repertoire quickly.
4. Previous experience of working in a school or with young people is an advantage.

We offer a range of benefits including:

1. Access to a generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
2. Access to life insurance and critical illness cover
3. Free meals while on duty
4. On-site gym and swimming pool, for staff use at set times
5. Free onsite parking and beautiful grounds
6. A variety of social occasions throughout the year

How to Apply

Application forms can be downloaded by clicking 'Apply' at the bottom of the advert on our website https://vacancies.downehouse.net/

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@downehouse.net by 5th May 2025. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ