Teacher of Music and Cathedral Assistant Musician

Lichfield Cathedral School is a flourishing co-educational independent school in Staffordshire for ages 2½ to 18. Our school community is based on core values of learning, faith, leadership and service, whose purpose is to educate and inspire young people to become confident, enthusiastic and responsible members of society.

Set in the historic Cathedral Close, we draw upon our substantial heritage to provide an exceptional education. We work hard to provide an imaginative and challenging curriculum that focuses on academic excellence, music, the creative and performing arts, sports and service to the community. We are proud to have created a happy and supportive environment nurturing the talents that each child has within.

Teacher of Music and Cathedral Assistant Musician

Full time – joint role between the Lichfield Cathedral School and Lichfield Cathedral

Start date – September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational person to join our strong and dedicated team, working in the beautiful and historic surroundings of the Cathedral Close. The successful candidate will teach Music, up to and including A Level, along with having the ability to teacher Music Technology. The other aspect to the role will be the Cathedral Assistant Musician which will come under the Cathedral. This element involves working closely with the Music team at the Cathedral, to develop our younger choristers, providing music theory and singing technique so that they get used to working at a pace of the more experienced choristers.

Teacher of Music

The School Music Department is a very successful department within the school, teaching small classes and gaining excellent results at GCSE and A Level, for pupils of all abilities. We have recently opened a new building, dedicated to Music, with excellent facilities, including a recording studio.

We have high expectations of our students and teach the subjects in a lively and stimulating way that encourages them to learn. A wide variety of approaches and teaching methods are used to develop students’ key skills and the Department also prepares candidates for applications to competitive universities. Most importantly, you should have the passion and flair to engage our students, and teach them in a fun and exciting way.

As a teacher you will join a thriving team who teach across the age and ability range throughout the school. Suitable candidates will have excellent academic qualifications and an innovative teaching style.

Your passion for your subject will be clear to the students and you will have an ability to build, develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all students, parents and colleagues alike. As part of a successful department, you will need to have a passion for teaching first class lessons and be prepared to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Cathedral Assistant Musician

The Cathedral aspect of this role, involves working alongside the Cathedral Director of Music and Assistant Director of Music to provide focused training for the most recent intake of singers, to give them a solid grounding in music theory and singing techniques. Assistance will be given to create a modular training plan so that these young trainee choristers are aware of the areas that need developing as they progress through the choir.

The is role would suit someone who has experience of working with singers in a religious setting, and requires someone with good keyboard skills. You will attend the rehearsals before school in order to deliver this training.  

There is also the opportunity to become further involved with life at the Cathedral, in the position of Tenor Lay Vicar Choral (separate details can be obtained about this role through the Cathedral).

We are looking for the right candidate to fill this role to continue to deliver the excellent education upon which the school prides itself, and provide the excellent music provision that the Cathedral choristers bring to the Cathedral each day.

All applications should include a letter of support and full contact details of at least two referees (including email addresses). Any gaps in career history need to be clarified on the application form, and any relevant details be given. Please also state you notice period, should this be applicable.

If you require further information on either aspect of this role, please do contact hr@lichfieldcathedralschool.com

The closing date for applications is Monday 28^th April 2025, interviews to be held week commencing 5th May 2025.

Lichfield Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants will be subject to DBS disclosure in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

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