Music Graduate Assistant
It is expected that they will be well qualified, committed, energetic, confident, charismatic and empathetic.
The Music Department at Charterhouse
Charterhouse has a very busy, flourishing and happy Music Department and seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and skilled musician to join the team.
Music has a long and fine tradition at Charterhouse, and Ralph Vaughan Williams was a pupil in the early days in Godalming. About half the pupils have music lessons, and many participate in other musical activities, like the House Music Festival or Concert Choir.
Pupils regularly perform in ten-minute recitals during quarter (the morning break), and there is a host of choirs and ensembles: Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir, Pop Choir, Rock Bands, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Jazz Band and Brass Ensemble and Concert Band.Whatever the musical interest of pupils, Charterhouse offers a stimulating environment to help them reach their potential.
Overall Purpose and Responsibilities
Responsible to Director of Music
The GMA will support the Music department by offering several of the following skills:
- Accomplished instrumentalist/singer
- Accompanist
- Knowledge and capability with Music IT and Technology
- Able to assist in class teaching – General musical history, theory and composition, Music Tech
- Proficient in the use of audio and visual equipment
- To participate in choirs or instrumental ensembles or both
- To assist in training ensembles
- To participate either as a singer or organist in chapel music
- To help supervise weekday evening practice sessions
- To help supervise weekend practice sessions
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 17 March 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place on 25 and 26 March 2025.
Application Process
Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form.You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.
Early applications are warmly encouraged, and a bespoke invitation to interview may be offered in advance of the closing date.
If you are invited to attend an interview this will be conducted in person and the areas which it will explore will include suitability to work with children.
All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening.
Visit our website – Employment Opportunities to see the Benefits offered.
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