Organ Scholar

The Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an Organ Scholar for our Choral and Music department for the 2027-2028 academic year. 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 2027. 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

As part of the Dean Close Foundation, you would be joining an organisation driven by Christian values, that encourages all members of our community to live out our Foundation values of Love, Courage, and Contribution, enabling everyone to flourish. We seek colleagues who demonstrate compassion, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking in their daily work.

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 adjustments 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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Internal applicants

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