Graduate Musician-in-Residence (Accompanist)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivational graduate piano accompanist from September 2023 who will be able to assist with both the academic and co-curricular provision in our busy and successful Music Department.

The successful candidate will be exceptionally passionate, flexible in their approach and work across a variety of musical styles and activities, and have the ability to inspire and develop the talents of our students, whatever their level. Candidates with excellent piano sight reading and accompanying skills are encouraged to apply.

In addition to music making, we are looking for the graduate to undertake administrative and social media work to support our operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspirational, enthusiastic and versatile graduate to join the vibrant, diverse and exciting music programme at Millfield School.

The posts run for a full academic year from September through to June, with breaks for School holidays.

Graduates will receive a salary of £15,498.45 per annum, plus full board and lodgings at a value of £2,739.10 per annum. 

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.

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Closing date: Noon on 22nd March 2023.

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care. As such, you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The School makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record, this will not automatically bar them from employment with the School. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.