Music Assistant

About the job

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the life of a vibrant music department.

The Music Assistant will assist with the day-to-day running of the music department, dealing with events, both within the School and at venues such as the Barbican, St John’s, Smith Square and Westminster Abbey.

The Music Assistant will additionally be required to attend at least seven large-scale concerts/events, involving evening hours, most likely in the capacity of front of house or stage management.

Excellent organisational, communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential.

We welcome applications from musicians who would like to develop their playing/coaching experience with the opportunity to work with school ensembles.

The Music Assistant is employed on a term-time basis and the post is a ten month fixed term role commencing in September 2022.

The salary for this role is £15,650 (actual).

The hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break.

Westminster is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions and is the only ancient London school to occupy its original site. Situated close to Parliament and Westminster Abbey, together with the stimulating diversity of the South Bank and West End, the School has a special atmosphere.

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Application deadline: 12pm, 21st June

Interviews will take place on 28th June 2022.

We are 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.

Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School is a Registered Charity (no 312728).