Director of Music and Performance

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Music and Performance who will oversee all aspects of performance in both our Pre-Prep and Prep departments at King's St Alban's Prep School, Worcester.

Detail

Located on a site adjacent to King's Worcester Senior School and Worcester Cathedral, King’s St Alban’s Prep School is a busy and fulfilling place to work.

Music sits at the heart of life at King’s St Alban’s and as one of the nation’s 44 Choir Schools, and a member of the Choir Schools’ Association, we are proud of our musical heritage.

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Music and Performance who will oversee all aspects of performance in both our Pre-Prep and Prep departments.

We're looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

• Great energy and enthusiasm for music and performance with the ability to inspire children through their love of music-making.
• An ability to play the piano to a high standard in order to accompany performances during concerts and for school assemblies as required.
• The ability to cater for learners of different types and abilities, maintaining class interest to maximise learning.
• The ability to communicate effectively and with professionalism with staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders at all times.

What we can offer you:

• A supportive, inclusive working environment, teaching alongside colleagues who are passionate about inspiring young minds.
• The chance to truly shape and embolden young performers with a rich and varied music and performance programme.
• A wide range of staff benefits (please see details below).

Working pattern and contract: This is a permanent position, commencing September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The working pattern is up to full-time. We are happy to accept applications from those interested in full-time or part-time hours; please specify your preference in the supporting statement of your application.

Questions? Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk

How to apply

• To apply, please read the job description below. Applicants can choose to complete either a downloadable application form available on the Vacancies page of our website, or the TES online application form.
• When completing the supporting statement of the application form or submitting a cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification.
• Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026 We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
• Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

The King's Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.
• Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Yoga classes.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

Documents

• Kings Foundation 2023-24 Equal Opportunities Policy - Workforce PDF Document
• KSA Director of Music and Performance 2026 PDF Document
• 2025-2026 Privacy Notice-7-Job Applicant PDF Document
• Kings Foundation 2025-26 Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy-Staff PDF Document