Organ Scholar

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an Organ Scholar for our Choral and Music department. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to immerse themselves in musical life at Dean Close and Tewkesbury Abbey.

This is a fixed term role for 12 months, with the successful candidate starting in September 2026. This is suitable role of a postgraduate or gap year student, with potential this could be extender for a second year. Roles and responsibilities include:

• To play for services in the school Chapel as required
• To act as repetiteur for Choral Society, Chamber Choir and Chapel Choir rehearsals
• To assist with stewarding and accompanying music scholarship auditions, school concerts and ABRSM examinations
• To take weekly music theory / aural classes covering Grades 1-5 with Choristers and other music scholars
• To assist with the training of the choristers of Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

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