Musician in Residence

Working hours: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week), term time only

As a Musician in Residence, you will play an integral role in supporting the department's extensive musical provision. The primary focus of your role will involve music composition and arrangement, while also supporting the department's co-curricular programme, both musically and administratively. Depending on your instrumental specialism, there may also be opportunities to rehearse, accompany and conduct ensembles.

You will provide composition support to students studying GCSE and A Level Music, deliver one-to-one theory and aural tuition and assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of Music Department concerts, performances and events.

About you

This role would suit a capable and enthusiastic musician, with a degree in Music (or equivalent experience), with excellent knowledge of a broad range of musical genres. You will have proven experience of composing and arranging for a wide variety of ensembles and instrumentations, alongside confidence using notation and music production software, including Sibelius and Logic Pro.

You will also possess a strong understanding of harmony, composing and arranging, together with the ability to perform to a high standard as an instrumentalist and/or vocalist. Strong practical musicianship, confidence in leading rehearsals and the ability to inspire and support young musicians are also essential for success in this role.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

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The closing date for applications is 12th August 2026.

Do note that interviews will potentially be held before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior to applying, candidates should read our  Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy our  Recruitment Policy and our  Recruitment Privacy Notice.