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Graduate Music Assistant

Job details

Contract hours:
Basis: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 26 February 2026, 11:59 pm

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented music graduate who is looking to develop their teaching skills and gain experience at one of the UK’s leading music schools.

Based in our vibrant and highly experienced Music Department, you will contribute to the musical development of students by providing key support across academic and co-curricular activities. The role will be shaped around your interests, skills and strengths, and may include teaching, outreach and administrative support, as well as coaching and accompanying ensembles, orchestras and bands. Depending on your musical skills and expertise, there may also be opportunities for free music tuition and ongoing professional development.

You will work in outstanding facilities, including extensive practice rooms, recording studios, recital and teaching spaces, and state-of-the-art percussion rooms. The department supports a wide range of ensembles, rock groups and music societies, from orchestral and jazz groups to rock and contemporary music. Working closely with the Head of Jazz, Pop and Music Technology, you will also help facilitate solo rock concerts and Battle of the Bands competitions.

There are also additional pastoral and co-curricular opportunities beyond the Music Department, including the possibility of tutoring in a boarding house or providing coaching support to one of the school’s sports teams.

You will ideally be a performing musician who is capable of contributing to a range of different musical tasks across the department. You will demonstrate the ability to coach and direct instrumental and/or vocal ensembles, motivating students of all levels and abilities. Additionally, practical experience of music technology and production would be highly desirable.

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Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.


Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.