At a Glance
- Tasks: Direct and train a church choir, enhancing musical traditions and engaging children.
- Company: St Mark's Church with a rich musical heritage and supportive community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for additional fees at events.
- Other info: Located near major cities with a strong tradition of music and liturgy.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant community and make a meaningful impact through music and liturgy.
- Qualifications: Recognised music qualification and experience in directing choirs.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 9000 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled organist and choir trainer who will have:
- a recognised qualification in music,
- experience of directing and training a church choir,
- knowledge and understanding of the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, its liturgy and musical traditions,
- the ability to develop our provision for including children in the full liturgical and musical traditions of the church.
Swindon is within reach of London, Reading, Oxford, Bath and Bristol. St Mark's has a distinguished and rich tradition of music and liturgy. The choir sings at Sunday Mass and Solemnities throughout the year, including a choral mass setting, motet, and minor propers to chant weekly. The choir also sings Evensong and Benediction monthly. St Mark's is blessed with a supportive clergy and appreciative congregation.
The salary is £9,000 p.a. for approx. 10 hours per week, inclusive of Sunday services (with prior rehearsal), feast days, and a Friday evening choir practice twice a month. Weddings and funerals offer additional fees. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding training.
Director of Music in Swindon employer: Southwark Cathedral
St Mark's offers a nurturing and enriching environment for the Director of Music, where your expertise in music and liturgy will be highly valued. With a supportive clergy and an appreciative congregation, you will have the opportunity to develop the choir and engage children in the church's musical traditions. Located in Swindon, with easy access to major cities, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a distinguished musical heritage while enjoying a flexible work schedule and additional fee opportunities for weddings and funerals.
