Music Gap Assistant

Summary

We are currently looking for a residential Music Gap Assistant, to start September 2025.

Detail

Residential Music Gap Assistant

Each year, the school offers places for a number of students in their gap year to work as part of the school’s community under the supervision of the teaching staff. Spending a Gap year in a school, having just completed one’s schooling, may not seem very adventurous but it has been, for many, a very valuable experience in itself and an excellent preparation for higher education.

The work is demanding, enjoyable and varied and we try to arrange the duties of each of the Gap Assistants according to the interests and skills of the appointed candidates.

We are currently looking for a residential Music Gap Assistant, to start September 2025.

Overview of the role

The Residential Music Gap Assistant makes a significant contribution to the smooth running of a highly active and vibrant Music Department, supporting the Class Music Teachers in their lessons, supervising the choristers and other individuals in their instrumental practice, teaching Music Theory to individuals and small groups and assisting with administrative and concert stage management tasks. They undertake duties on a rota in the Boarding House as part of a boarding staff team which cares for the choristers and other members of the boarding community.

All Gap Assistants are expected to assist with administrative work, which will include desk/reception duties as required. They may also be required to support children with individual needs in 1:1 interventions and support on trips, or in the science prep room.

All Gap Assistants contribute to the supervision of children in the playground during their morning or lunch time breaks and at the start of the day.

The school is in session for approximately 34 weeks per year. The Gap Assistant will be required to attend training in the days preceding the start of term and to assist in preparation for the term ahead. On limited occasions, with prior notice, a Gap Assistant may be required to work after the end of a term but they will be free for most of the School’s holidays.

Salary

The salary range for this residential role for September starters is £15,078-19,201 per annum, dependent on age, based on working 45 hours per week, 37 weeks per year (34 weeks term time plus 3 weeks non-term time), minus the Accommodation Offset.

Applications

A handwritten letter of application should be sent with a fully completed application form (see ‘The Application and Recruitment Process) to The HR Officer, St John's College School, 75 Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9AA, or to recruitment@sjcs.co.uk.

More information and application form can be found at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/music-gap-assistant-residential-cambridgeshire-2164959 .

St John’s College School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Application Form - Gap Assistant 2025

Further Information

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/music-gap-assistant-residential-cambridgeshire-2164959