Musician (in Residence) in Wellington

Wellington School is excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated Musician to our vibrant musical community from January 2026. As a dynamic and enthusiastic performer, you will be either an exceptional Organist or a highly skilled Pianist, who is ready to enrich our thriving co-curricular musical offering. This is a rare opportunity to bring your talent into a buzzing, creative environment to inspire the next generation of musicians. We are open to candidates who possess a variety of skills and experience so please do apply even if you don’t have experience in all the areas listed below.

The role may encompass any of the following:

• Provide outstanding organ and piano accompaniment for occasional weekday and Sunday chapel services.
• Support and inspire the Chapel Choir, accompanying rehearsals and services both on and off site and leading sectional rehearsals when needed.
• Teach the Organ to our Organ music scholars.
• Assist pupils with Theory and Aural training, nurturing confidence and musicianship.
• Accompany pupils in concerts and music exams, helping them shine.
• Plan orders of service for key services throughout the year (e.g. Carol Services, Harvest Festival etc.).
• Write, arrange or lead orchestral pieces for the School’s orchestra, individualised for the capabilities and makeup of the groups.

Flexible working and living options mean you can work full or part time or live on site, or commute—whatever suits your circumstances. If you’re passionate, versatile, and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Ideally the successful candidate will be a highly proficient Organist able to accompany services with confidence and sensitivity. But if not an Organist, then strong piano skills are essential, suitable for accompanying choirs, ensembles, and individual performers.
• Experience accompanying choirs, including; following a conductor, supporting rehearsals and adjusting musically to different levels and contexts.
• Choral leadership ability would be advantageous, including running sectional rehearsals effectively.
• Experience teaching the organ, ideally including work with scholarship-level pupils.
• Competence in teaching Music Theory and Aural, up to Grade 5–8 level.
• Experience accompanying pupils in concerts, recitals, competitions, or music exams (e.g. ABRSM, Trinity).
• Experience planning or contributing to orders of service for school or church settings (e.g. Advent/Christmas services, Harvest) would be advantageous.
• Skills in arranging or composing, particularly for school-level orchestras or mixed-ability ensembles with the ability to tailor arrangements to suit the instrumentation, ability levels, and character of specific groups.
• Strong organisational skills for managing rehearsals, planning music, and coordinating with staff.
• Reliability and professionalism, especially when supporting key school events.
• Confidence working with young people in both group and individual settings with an ability to nurture confident, independent musicianship in pupils.
• Patience, encouragement, and good communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, working closely with the Director of Music and other staff with the flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend services.

Terms & Application Process

The hours and days of work are negotiable depending on the skills and experience the postholder can bring, alongside their own personal circumstances. Wellington operates its own competitive salary scale, which will be discussed at interview or on appointment.

Benefits include:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Fee remission for children attending the School from Reception through Sixth Form
• Access to Sports Facilities (subject to availability) and free wellbeing classes such as Yoga and Football
• Free on-site parking and participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
• Commitment to your professional development
• Opportunities to take part in regular staff social events

Reports to: Director of Music – Mr Gareth Dayus-Jones

Application process: Please apply online via the School’s website as soon as possible, and by no later than Wednesday 31st December 2025. Please contact The HR Department, if you have any queries about the role or the application process.