CLSG453 Graduate Assistant (Music)

Since its foundation in 1894, City of London School for Girls

The School has fostered a culture of brave scholarly enquiry and academic excellence in which our highly able students and teachers learn and thrive. The School is situated at the heart of the city, and takes advantage of the many museums, lecture programmes, and events in London.

Position Overview: Graduate Music Assistant

We are seeking a well-motivated and enthusiastic graduate music assistant to join our music department. The graduate music assistant will work alongside the music department administrator to assist with the daily practical arrangements within the music department, including logistical and administrative support for rehearsals, concerts, and recitals both on and off-site, auditions, music prizes, and ABRSM exams. They will also be encouraged to participate in the broader co-curricular life of the School, particularly in ensembles within the music department.

Role Benefits

This graduate music assistant post offers an opportunity for a graduate to gain experience in the education sector and should provide a good springboard to a career in the teaching profession in either the independent or maintained sectors. The role offers opportunities to explore class and small group teaching, where appropriate and desired, supported by relevant training opportunities.

Reporting Line

The graduate music assistant reports directly to the music department coordinator.

Contract Details

This role is offered as a 1 year, fixed-term contract, starting September 2026. The salary offered for this role is between £25,190-£28,350 per annum, and is inclusive of London Weighting, plus a 5.7% contract hours payment (depending on performance or experience).

Please note that the City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Application Process

The closing date for this role is 12pm on Monday, 27 April 2026. Interview dates are to be confirmed. Please note that we reserve the right to appoint before this deadline and therefore encourage early submissions.

To apply, please submit an application form via CVMinder, including a detailed covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your vision for the academic development of the City of London School for Girls. We welcome candidates who share our commitment to academic excellence and innovation within a supportive and ambitious learning community.

Commitment to Safeguarding

CLSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment references, criminal conviction & professional checks.

Equal Opportunities

The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.