Choral Scholar

Dean Close Foundation is looking to appoint a Choral Scholar for September 2026 term. The Choral Scholarship is a unique role. The post holder divides their time between working within the music department at Dean Close Preparatory School and singing with Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum in its daily services at Tewkesbury Abbey. The post is open to Altos (male and female), Tenors and Basses.

The Choral Scholar is also known as “music support tutor” and will be fully involved in the busy life of the Prep School Music Department, under the direction of the Director of Music. Other roles and responsibilities to include:

• Help with junior chorister rehearsals and will also be responsible for the day-to-day running of the choir library.
• Provide 1:1 lessons to choristers
• Working alongside a team of Gap Year Students to provide additional Pastoral support to our Prep School students.
• Support of rehearsals and examinations.
• Provide additional various musical and administrative tasks

This post is ideally suited to a young graduate who is wanting to sing daily in the back row of Schola Cantorum, and experience life in a school environment. We will, however, also consider applications from singers who are taking a gap year before going to university.

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.

We are looking to hold interviews for this role week commencing 23rd February 2026.

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.