Organist & Director of Chapel Music - Full-time

Dover College, Dover

Ref:KCC886-6003-23T
Posted:22/02/2019
Pay:Remuneration is in line with RSCM recommendations
Start Date:Sep 2019
App Close Date:06/03/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:Week commencing 11/03/2019

Advert

Dover College is seeking a Director of Chapel Music and Organist to continue and enhance our well-loved music traditions.The key role is to direct and develop the College’s choir. There are termly Sung Eucharist’s and Evensongs, as well as important showcase services at Christmas, Easter and on Speech Day. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their passion for the choral tradition of the Church of England and a commitment to explore new ways of developing this tradition for future generations.

Remuneration is in line with RSCM recommendations. There will also be opportunities to play at weddings. Accommodation will be provided.

The role might suit a recent graduate who has been an Organ Scholar or similar, and is looking for experience prior to applying to more senior organist and choirmaster roles in cathedrals or larger institutions.

The ability to work collaboratively with the Chaplain, Director of Performing Arts and Head of Music is essential.

Applications should consist of a CV, covering letter and a Dover College application form stating two referees.

As the information contained on the form is used during the selection process, it is essential that you complete all sections as fully as possible. If there is not enough space provided on the form, please continue on a separate sheet of paper. On each additional sheet that you use, please write your name and the post applied for, together with the section that you are answering.

Applications should be made by post to the School address, or by email to the Headmaster – headmaster@dovercollege.org.uk

Information about the school

Dover College was 150 years old in 2021 and has educated over five and a half thousand young men and women in that time. We occupy a beautiful campus in the heart of Dover, with buildings dating back to the 12th Century. But there is nothing ancient in our approach to education. Our vision is centred around the following principles:

Small is beautiful! - The values of the family run through Dover College. Our class sizes allow us to nurture confidence, encourage inquisitiveness and celebrate individuality.

We are academically ambitious - We take the time to really get to know each child so that the right balance of challenge and support is in place based on their needs.

We think differently - Our distinctive curriculum, connecting Early Years right through to Sixth Form, focusses not only on achieving excellent results but also developing inquisitive and creative minds ready for the challenges ahead.

We offer an all-round education - We encourage internationalism, democracy, care for the environment, adventure, leadership and service.

We are international and local - We welcome pupils from across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, encouraging everyone to be inclusive, unprejudiced, cosmopolitan and outward looking.

Whether you are applying for a teaching role, or one within our support services, your contribution to our team will be immensely valuable.

Job Contact Information

Name:Emma Blakiston
Address:Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH
Telephone: 01304 244501
Email: hr@dovercollege.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.