Cathedral Organ Scholar and School Musician in Residence
An exciting and challenging opportunity offered jointly by the Cathedral and School
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
An excellent gap-year opportunity is available in the vibrant cathedral and market town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, for someone with fine musical skills who wishes to broaden their experience and contribute to the working life of the cathedral and secondary school music departments.
Thanks to the generosity of the Derek Marsden Memorial Fund, St Edmundsbury Cathedral is able to offer an Organ Scholarship, which will be awarded annually.
King Edward VI School is a highly-regarded and inclusive secondary school, with a strong tradition of musical and performing arts excellence and with historic links with the cathedral and wishes to appoint a Musician in Residence.
The joint award is initially for one year, though it may be extended depending on individual circumstances.
Accommodation will be provided. Salaried between £6,000 and £9,000.
Further details, including job description and person specification can be found here.
The application form can be found here.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact one of the below for an informal discussion prior to applying:
James Thomas. Cathedral – Director of Music 01284 748720 dom@stedscathedral.org
Mark Hird, King Edward VI School: Assistant Headteacher 01284 761393 hi@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 19 July, with interviews being held on Wednesday 26 July.