Resident Music Graduate

ISC group; Kimbolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Resident Music Graduate to join their Music department in September 2026. The role offers opportunities to work closely with young singers and accompany chapel services, as well as an engagement in various school activities. Though the position does not lead to an official qualification, support toward PGCE applications is provided. Candidates should ideally be organists or accomplished pianists with relevant experience.

Benefits

Mentorship and support for teacher training

Involvement in school community and activities

Qualifications

• Experience in music performance and education, preferably with young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively within school life and extracurricular activities.
• Interest in pursuing a PGCE or similar teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Music department across both the Prep and Senior School.
• Accompany regular chapel services and the choir in cathedrals.
• Participate in a wide range of extra-curricular and academic activities.

Skills

Organist or accomplished pianist skills

Experience with young singers

Ability to accompany chapel services and choir

Education

Relevant music degree

Job description

Kimbolton School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and versatile Resident Music Graduate for September 2026 to work within our Music department across both the Prep and the Senior School. The successful candidate will ideally be an organist, though accomplished pianists with appropriate experience are encouraged to apply; the post offers the opportunity to work with enthusiastic young singers, accompany regular chapel services, and accompany the choir to sing in cathedrals, both locally and further afield. Our School Chapel is equipped with a versatile hybrid Skrabl organ, providing an excellent instrument for a wide and rewarding repertoire.

The post will run for a full year and will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to participate in all aspects of school life including a wide range of extra-curricular activities, full involvement in our boarding community, administration functions, involvement with School productions, and immersion within both the academic and the co-curricular aspects of the Music School, all whilst receiving mentorship, support, and training.

Whilst this role will not lead to an official qualification, successful Graduates will have our full commitment as we support them to apply and prepare for a PGCE or similar formal teacher training as the next step in their career journey, if they desire.

Further details on this position and a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

The closing date for applications is: 9am, Friday 22nd May 2026.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and therefore we encourage applicants to apply early. We will appoint throughout the year until the positions are filled and the vacancy may closer sooner than advertised.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the application pack, and candidates are requested to make themselves aware of these requirements if considering an application.