Director Of Music For His Majesty'S Chapel Royal

The Independent Schools Council; East London; On-site; ZAR 562 000 - 676 000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious London educational institution is seeking a part-time Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal. The role involves managing the Chapel Royal Choir, overseeing rehearsals, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate will have substantial choral directing experience and a compassionate approach to working with children. The position offers a pro-rata salary of £27,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Choral Director working with children in a choir environment.
• Proven ability to forge effective working relationships with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Train, perform, and welfare management of the Chapel Royal Choir.
• Prepare and deliver music for various services and additional performances.
• Manage choir administration, rehearsal schedules, and correspondence with parents.

Skills

Experience as a Choral Director

Ability to work with children

Effective communication with parents

Collaborative working relationships

Job description

Overview

Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace (Part Time, 0.6 FTE). Salary: Pro rata £45,000 per annum (actual salary £27,000 per annum). City of London School is seeking an outstanding Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal.

Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for the training, performance, and welfare of the Chapel Royal Choir, St James's Palace.

The successful candidate will be supported by a sub‑organist and a part‑time choir administrator, and will prepare and deliver music for Sunday Service at Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, and the services on the following days: Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, Remembrance Sunday, Christmas Day, Carol Services. There may be additional performances on an ad‑hoc basis depending on the ceremonial requirements of the Royal Household.

The Director will undertake choir administration, including producing rehearsal and performance schedules, preparing music notes, orders of service, and other schedules in support of special services, handling correspondence with parents of choristers, and managing the music libraries at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace and City of London School.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have proven experience as a Choral Director working with children in a choir environment and proven ability to forge effective working relationships with parents, colleagues (at City of London School and St James's Palace) and external agencies when necessary.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CLS is fully committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum for staff and another for pupils, which are used to help drive progress forward. It is a top priority for the School that we attract and retain a staff body that is not only excellent, but also reflects the London community. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit‑based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well.

Safeguarding

City of London School 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.

Additional Information

City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation. Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.

Closing Date

5pm, Monday 3 November

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