Job Description

School Organist/Accompanist


(Paid as Advised Contract)











The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and


expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





Summary of the role

Job Title:

School Organist/Accompanist

Location:

De Parys Avenue, Bedford

Job Purpose:

To assist with organ playing activities throughout the


School, and to accompany pupils on piano for concerts,


examinations and competitions

Reporting Line:

Director of Music

Hours:

Part-time - 2.5 days per week during term time,


including weekends when the School is in session. The


anticipated working days are Friday, Sunday


(afternoon/evening), and Monday, with exact hours to


be discussed and agreed with the Director of Music.

Salary:

Salary paid as advised, dependent on experience


(support staff contract). Term time only, plus one week.

Other benefits:

Highly subsidised accommodation is available on the


school estate plus meals in the school's dining halls


during term time, for the period of employment only.


Accommodation comes with some responsibilities to


boarding. Assistance with professional CPD.

Contract:

This is a term contract from 1 September 2025 - 6 July


2026, with a one-week choir tour during Summer 2026.





Main duties and

Your Professional Duties

responsibilities


You are expected to act in accordance with the aims, policies and administrative


procedures of the School.


The School Organist/Accompanist will be line managed by the Director of Music. Senior


staff with other areas of expertise will also take on a mentoring role.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

A. Organist


Play organ for Upper School Assemblies both in the Great Hall and Chapel Play piano/organ as appropriate for Prep School Assemblies both in the Erskine
May Hall and Chapel
Play organ for Chapel Choir rehearsals during the week, and for services on a
Sunday
Assist the Head of Choral Music with the rota for assembly accompaniment
B. Accompanist


Piano accompanying for weekly concerts and annual competitions Piano accompanying for termly ABRSM/Trinity exams
C. Professional Standards


Support the aims and ethos of the School Treat all members of the School community with respect and consideration Treat all boys fairly, consistently and without prejudice Set a good example to pupils in terms of appropriate dress, punctuality and
attendance
Take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety Maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters Undertaking other duties as reasonably requested by the Director of Music or other
senior staff
Responsibilities may be direct, joint or through devolved structures, but always in


accordance with whole school policies. These details may be amended at any time by


agreement. You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the


Trust requires from time to time.


Person Specification - School Organist/Accompanist

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects


all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essential Desirable Method of

assessment

These are qualities without which the These are extra qualities which can be


Applicant could not be appointed used to choose between applicants


who meet all of the essential criteria

Qualifications

Graduate (or equivalent) FRCO qualification (or equivalent) Certificates

ARCO qualification (or equivalent)

Experience

Experienced organist Experience of working with children in Application form

a residential setting and references

Experience of traditional church music


Experience of working with


Experience of piano accompanying international students


performers


Music coaching experience

Skills and

Highest standard of professional Proficient in use of ICT with particular Application form,

Knowledge

musicianship regard to Music software references and

interview

Ability to accompany pupils taking part Able to make a contribution to the


in concerts, competitions, and across multiple areas of academic and


examinations co-curricular life


Strong communication skills, with


ability to interact well with pupils,


parents and staff


Good ICT skills - proficient in the use


of Microsoft Office and good


knowledge and experience of Outlook


Strong time management and


organisational skills


Well-developed interpersonal skills,


with the ability to foster effective


working relationships with others


Able to work as part of a team and


also use own initiative.


Able to make a contribution to the


School's academic and co-curricular


programme

Personal

Positive and helpful approach Interview and

competencies

references

and qualities

Resilient, robust and personable


Tactful and patient in dealing with


individuals


Pro-active approach to work, with the


ability to plan and prepare ahead


Flexibility, to meet the needs of the


school


Able to exercise good judgement


Commitment to the safety, health and


well-being of children and young people


Committed to the ethos of a boarding


school, including weekend and evening


commitments.