Musician in Residence

Required from: September 2023
Contract term: Fixed term, until July 2024
Salary - £20,406 pro rata
Hours: Part time (20 hours per week), term time only

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our vibrant and ambitious Music and Drama departments at Norwich High School. To a certain degree the role can be tailored to individual skills and future aspirations and the successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue and develop their strengths and interests.

Norwich High School will offer the successful applicants the unique opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic, successful day school and the chance to work in vibrant Performing Arts departments, alongside highly successful and experienced music educators. You will have the opportunity to experience delivery of a diverse musical curriculum, be part of an established team and friendly staff common room, practice facilities out of hours and enjoy links with many of the county’s musical establishments.

The role could be offered as a residential position - we may be able to offer you accommodation for the duration of your contract, for a small rental fee. This will be in a shared house, just a two minute walk from the school. This can be discussed at interview.

Specific Responsibilities

• To assist with the setting up, coaching and accompanying of rehearsals - desirable
• To assist with the coaching and mentoring of music scholars - desirable
• To arrange instrumental parts for performances - desirable
• To accompany pupils as required - desirable
• To assist with the music library and cataloguing of music - essential
• To take ownership of the music school inventory and instrumental hire programme - essential
• To be present for concerts, recitals and school performances (which often fall out of hours) - essential
• To monitor, move and set up musical equipment including leads, stands, drum kits, amplifiers, recording equipment etc - essential
• To assist the Drama Department in rehearsals, productions and performances as required - essential
• To administrate the Music and Drama Scholarship Auditions and termly ABRSM exams - essential
• To assist with stage management, lighting, costumes and music in drama productions - essential
• To undertake other responsibilities which the Director of Music considers to be appropriate to the role - essential

Other

• To participate in training and other learning activities as required (eg. Staff Study Days at the beginning of each term)
• To be available for extended periods throughout the Arts Festival week - Date TBC.
• Possibility of delivering a recital on candidate’s instrumental
• Availability at lunchtime (12.50-2) and after school (4-5) on certain days for rehearsals

Desirable qualities:

• Good keyboard skills
• Punctual, personal, reliable, enthusiastic, musically able
• Independent, good communicator and able to take initiative
• Confident in the use of ICT including the Google Education Suite, Sibelius and Logic Pro

Closing date – 12 noon, 14th April 2023
Interviews - week commencing 17th April 2023

Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained from the Girls’ Day School Trust website - https://www.gdst.net/careers/vacancies/

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST 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. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £20,406.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 14/04/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023