Assistant Director of Music

The King's School, Worcester is seeking an outstanding Assistant Director of Music to join our thriving and highly respected Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a rich musical heritage, outstanding performance opportunities, and a close relationship with Worcester Cathedral.

Music occupies a central place in life at King's Worcester, with a vibrant programme of concerts, ensembles, productions, services and tours. Working alongside the Director of Music, the successful candidate will teach across Years 7 to 13, lead ensembles, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape the future of music across the Foundation.

• Is a passionate and inspiring teacher of Music with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage pupils of all ages and abilities
• Has strong musicianship and, ideally, is an accomplished pianist and/or organist
• Brings energy, creativity and innovation to both classroom teaching and co-curricular music-making
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach
• Is committed to supporting pupils’ academic, musical and personal development while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.

• The opportunity to work in a school with a long-standing reputation for musical excellence and achievement
• Access to exceptional musical resources, performance opportunities and strong links with Worcester Cathedral
• A supportive and collaborative Music Department that values both experience and innovation
• Opportunities to shape curriculum development, lead ensembles and contribute to major productions, tours and concerts
• A welcoming and inclusive staff community committed to professional growth, wellbeing and excellence in education.

Working pattern and contract: This is a permanent, full-time position, commencing September 2027.

Job description and person specification: An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the job description and person specification below.

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Please note that the King's Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

King's Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King's community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King's.

Careers at King's Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King's Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at…