School Accompanist, Westminster School

Outstanding keyboard skills and first-rate sight-reading skills are essential. You will be flexible in your approach, with the ability to work across a variety of musical styles, both with those pupils who are exceptionally talented and with those who are less advanced.

You will coordinate the provision of all piano accompaniment throughout the School. You will also provide some individual tuition.

You will be a performer of the highest standard, and an inspirational communicator. Positive teamwork skills are also essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accompanying within the Department, organising the provision of piano accompaniment for*:

- House Concerts (nine per year)
- Soloist Concerts (three per year)
- Vocal Concerts (two to three per year)
- Music Society Recitals (weekly informal recitals on Thursday lunchtimes)
- Annual series of masterclasses (five to seven per year)
- Lunchtime recitals at external venues
- ABRSM or Trinity Laban examinations (presently three sessions per year)
- GCSE / A Level recitals, including the performance of all examination coursework
- Sufficient rehearsal opportunity for all of the above
- Meetings between the Director of Music and prospective music award holders
- Auditions for 13+/16+ Music Awards
- Academic Music interviews for 13+/16+ Music A Level entry

*This list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be asked to take on additional accompaniment responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Director of Music

Safeguarding and Child Protection

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.