Music Assistant

This is a key support role within both Music Departments. The post-holder will work closely with all members of each academic department, but in particular The Directors of Music at both the Senior and Junior School.,

• The post holder will be expected to work across both the Junior and Senior Schools


• Familiarisation of ensemble rehearsal timetables, ensuring that rehearsal and performance rooms are set-up in preparation for rehearsals


• Attendance at and assistance with all major concerts and events in consultation with the relevant Director of Music


• Stewarding for all ABRSM and Trinity Music examinations


• Organisation of the Music Libraries at both the Senior and Junior Schools, including choral/orchestral music folders


• Oversee the school instrument hire system and keep an up-to-date inventory of school instruments


• Opportunities to organise and lead ensemble work such as the Junior School Orchestra and Music Theory Club


• Production of scores, instrumental parts and lesson material using software available


• Providing academic administrative support (photocopying etc)


• Maintaining displays within each Music department


• Exemplary pastoral and safeguarding practice


• Seeks to demonstrate and encourage our key purpose in all ways: to equip students to live with confidence, purpose and joy


• Demonstrates and represents the School's values of courage, honesty and kindness


• Committed to promoting the wellbeing of students


• Availability to deputise as accompanist for rehearsals and concerts as and when required at the Junior School
  
  Personal qualities and skills [E - essential; D - desirable]


• Practical experience of performing to a high standard including proficiency on keyboard to be able to accompany choirs and soloists when required (E)


• A high level of music literacy (E)


• Knowledge of ABRSM and Trinity examinations, particularly responsibilities as a steward (D)


• Excellent Music IT skills. (e.g. familiarity with software such as Logic, Soundtrap, Noteflight, Sibelius) (E)


• Ability to assist with recording performances (D)


• Outstanding interpersonal skills ( E)


• The ability to work independently and at a fast pace within a busy and exciting creative environment (E)


• The ability to manage workload calmly, effectively and with good cheer, prioritising appropriately and problem-solving as necessary (E)


• The ability to work within well-established and existing systems as well as demonstrating a flexible approach to the development of new initiatives (E)


• Highest standards of professional conduct including being a positive role model for concert etiquette (E), Higher level Music qualification
  
  The Abbey promotes a good work-life balance and recognises the importance of staff health and wellbeing


• The opportunity to work with remarkable and brilliant students and to be part of an enthusiastic and warmly supportive staff community


• Excellent opportunities for professional development, investing in you as an individual and in your teaching career


• Access to a suite of comprehensive support services and infrastructure to support and enable you to undertake your role


• We provide free car parking for all staff; the school is a 20-minute walk from Reading Railway Station


• Complimentary refreshments throughout the day and a three-course lunch is available for all staff throughout the year


• Break for cake on Fridays


• Complimentary use of the swimming pool and gym


• Opportunity to join a variety of clubs - history society, book club, staff singers, yoga and much more


• Enhanced payments for maternity leave and a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme


• Employee Assistance programme, offering free confidential counselling and access to an independent Occupational Health Advisor


• Fee concession available for parents of Abbey students


• Staff accommodation, subject to availability, to include a number of flats, for new employees moving into the area


• Annual 'flu' jab on site


• Personal accident cover


We have one vacant position:

This is a whole school role working across both sites, working full time, term time only. In addition, there is subsidised shared staff accommodation available. September 2024 start.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click Apply and complete our Application Form.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £18,126.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Free flu jabs


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site gym


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday