Organist (Fixed term, full or part time)
Lancing College - Senior & Sixth Form
Lancing
- Expired
- Salary:
- The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/01/2019
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2018
Job overview
Lancing College is seeking to appoint an Organist from January 2019 on a temporary basis for two terms. The successful candidate will be required to play for all regular and occasional services (mainly on Wednesday and some Sunday mornings) and, ideally, for Congregational Hymn Practice (Tuesday mornings) and assembly (Friday mornings),* and to take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the Chapel’s three organs.
It will be the post-holder's responsibility to provide appropriately skilled deputies to cover for foreseeable absences.
Prospective candidates are invited to contact the Head Master (Mr Dominic Oliver: hmassistant@lancing.org.uk 01273 465802), the Chaplain (Father Richard Harrison: rkh@lancing.org.uk) or the Director of Music (Dr Ian Morgan-Williams: imw@lancing.org.uk 01273 465966) for further details.
There is also the possibility of other responsibilities in the Music School and beyond, e.g. organ tuition, other 1:1 instrumental or vocal teaching, accompanying, class teaching, ensemble coaching, administration, depending on skills, experience and availability.
* A full list of dates is available.
Applications should be made using the application form which is available from the College website www.lancingcollege.co.uk and returned to hr@lancing.org.uk . Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Early applicants may be invited for interview before the closing date and the College reserves the right to make the appointment before the formal closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 October 2018 although applications may be reviewed on receipt.
Lancing College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.
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About Lancing College - Senior & Sixth Form
Set in a gloriously spacious estate in the South Downs National Park and just ten miles from Brighton & Hove, Lancing College is a co-educational boarding & day school for pupils aged 13-18 years old, and a stunningly beautiful place to work.
With some 600 pupils, Lancing College is friendly, ethical, vibrant and outward-looking and pupils and staff enjoy a strong sense of community. In addition to academic excellence (with A Level results averaging 80% at A* to B over the past decade) the learning culture of the school and the pastoral care of pupils work harmoniously together to support, inspire and enable pupils. A co-curricular programme boasting over 120 different clubs and activities ensures a plethora of possibilities to explore, enhance and challenge the mind and the body.
The Lancing College Chapel plays an important role in the life of the school and is a significant Sussex landmark.
Headmaster
Dominic Oliver MPhil Oxon
Values and vision
Lancing College promotes the Christian values which lie at its heart. It seeks to promote a holistic education that nurtures students’ intellectual, physical and moral development. It commits to academic excellence, character formation and a sense of community and service. The school prepares students for later life so that they have the attributes, skills and experience to thrive in a modern and ever- changing world. It endeavours to inspire pupils to become global citizens who contribute positively, with an emphasis on curiosity and integrity.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
Lancing College was awarded a Significant Strength - the highest accolade of the Independent Schools Inspectorate - for its outstanding pastoral care in its most recent ISI Inspection.
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