Job Description
Summary:
Choral Director opportunity at a leading independent school. Lead a vibrant choral programme with a strong musical tradition.
About the School:
A school with a rich history and strong Christian values, committed to providing a rounded education that fosters confidence, community service, and academic excellence.
The Opportunity:
As a Choral Director, you will lead a dynamic and established choral programme that is central to the school's identity. This is a unique opportunity to shape and enhance a high-performing choral culture, ensuring it remains inclusive, engaging and of the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and develop the Senior Choir and Chamber Choir.
- Maintain high artistic standards across all choral activity.
- Plan and lead rehearsals for principal choirs with a focus on musical excellence.
- Support liturgical and school events with choral music.
- Prepare choirs for performances, concerts and external engagements.
- Collaborate with Visiting Music Teachers to support vocal development.
- Ensure progression pathways for singers of all abilities.
- Promote an inclusive and inspiring choral culture.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience directing high-quality choral ensembles.
- Strong musical leadership and rehearsal technique.
- Excellent knowledge of choral repertoire.
- Ability to inspire singers of varying abilities.
- Commitment to high standards within an inclusive ethos.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a busy Music Department.
- Understanding of safeguarding and working with young people.
Preferred
- Experience in a school, cathedral, collegiate or Oxbridge choral environment.
- Experience preparing choirs for liturgical services.
- Experience supporting choral scholarship or conservatoire pathways.
- Background as a choral scholar, cathedral musician or equivalent.
- Keyboard or organ proficiency.
- Experience working with adolescent voices.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Contribution to a strong and vibrant school community.