Graduate Assistant (Music and Performing Arts)

About the job

St George’s School is seeking a Graduate Assistant to join our Music & Performing Arts Faculty

The Role – Music and Performing Arts Assistant 

Additional line management provided by the Director of Music 

The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Academic staff, the Music and Performing Arts Faculty and the Boarding House team to assist them in ensuring that all students receive a positive experience.

Graduate Assistants are considered as full members of the teaching staff and will, dependent on strengths and experiences, utilise these to help with and lead small group musical tasks; manage music ensembles; support drama productions and lessons; and undertake Boarding House duties, 

To encourage independent and adventurous learning in a supportive, secure, and stimulating learning environment. It is expected that they inject energy and enthusiasm in all that they do. 

• Providing support in curriculum music and drama lessons
• Teaching aural and theory to small groups and individuals
• Preparing pupils for various group and solo performances
• Accompanying pupils in performances and music examinations
• Supporting LAMDA and Trinity Guildhall examinations, including assisting students with performance preparation
• Assisting with the organisation and smooth running of the termly drama productions 
• Supporting chorister instrumental practice
• Providing front of house and/or stage management for concerts and school productions
• Completing routine administrative tasks
• Assisting with the organisation and smooth running of termly concerts and musical events
• Strong keyboard skills are essential to the role (although this need not be your first instrument)

A proficiency with music technology would be an advantage, as would an interest in drama / musical theatre

The Role – Boarding Assistant 

All Graduate Assistants will be residential and a key part of the Boarding Team  

• Working as part of the Boarding Team to provide outstanding pastoral care and emotional support to the boarders, and to report any irregular matters or concerns to the House Parents, making detailed records. 
• The Graduate Assistants live on site, and any absence during normal boarding hours must be referred to the House Parents well in advance. 
• The Graduate Assistants should be willing to work on some (rare) Friday evenings or Saturdays as required if the boarders are on site. 
• Additional duties that the House Parents may reasonably request and require. 
• Attend breakfast and supper with the boarders when on duty. Assist the House Parents and Assistant House Parent in ensuring good table manners, and that the boarders have a nourishing and healthy diet. 
• Assist with the daily supervision of music practice, under the direction of the Director of Music (School) 
• Support boarders with any preparation for drama (LAMDA or Trinity Guildhall) exams
• Assist with the supervision of evening prep and study 
• Organise and supervise a variety of fun, stimulating and well planned activities 
• Supervision of boarders on Wednesday afternoon from 4.00 - 6.00pm 
• Oversee the supervision of Breakfast Club 
• Keep the House Parents informed of any issues that arise involving a boarder or chorister, either during the day or in Chapel. 

The Role – Chorister Chaperone

Graduate Assistants will share in this role 

The Chorister Chaperone will accompany the Choristers for their duties. This includes the daily rehearsals; weekly Evensong and Sunday services in Chapel. 

The Chaperone will play a key role in the wellbeing of the Choristers, and attends key meetings with the Houseparents (to whom the successful applicants will report). Establishing a strong working relationship with the Boarding and Pastoral Team and Chapel Music Department is key to the success of this role in supporting the Choristers. 

Working hours include mornings, late afternoons and early evenings, Sundays, Easter, Christmas and extra involvement with concerts, tours, and special services such as the annual Garter Day Service and the recent Royal Weddings and Christenings. Whilst much of this will take place during term time, Choristers are ‘on call’ to return back to Windsor should an important event or service warrant their involvement. 

Responsibilities and duties which apply to all Graduate Assistants 

• Compliance with St George’s School Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle safeguarding policies and procedures
• Assistance with major school events
• For the Pre-Prep, Prep and Sports Assistants: support with games, swimming lessons (Pre-Prep students) and sports fixtures 
• Involvement in the co-curricular clubs and activities programme, including planning and leading activities as directed by the Director of Sport and Co-Curricular 
• Supervisory duties as required by the Deputy Heads 
• This list (and that in the individual job roles) is not exhaustive. We require individuals who will throw themselves into the busy life of a day and boarding prep school. 

We are looking for a friendly, kind, fair individuals who can maintain a sense of humour. 

• Experience and a love of working with children
• Willingness to give direction and take direction as relevant
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Calm under pressure
• Natural and calm authority
• Sympathy with the culture and ethos of school and Chapel life 

Single accommodation within the boarding house, free of rent, utility charges and council tax

Meals can be taken during term time in the school dining room

Application information can be requested from: recruitment@stgwindsor.org   or via School website (please click the "apply for this job" button above. 

Completed applications should be emailed to the Head, William Goldsmith to recruitment@stgwindsor.org 

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday, 25 April 2022

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

St George’s School, Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1QF 

St George’s School Windsor Castle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

St George’s School is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.