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Wells Cathedral School, a specialist Music School with an international reputation for excellence, is looking to appoint a Staff Collaborative Pianist. The ideal candidate must be a fine pianist, with the ability to work with and inspire talented young musicians.

Job title: Staff Collaborative Pianist Responsible to: Director of Music Reporting to: Head of Accompaniment Salary: Point 8 to point 14 on the Accompanist Scale (£24,376 - £31,534) from September 2023 pay dependent on experience Key Responsibilities: To accompany pupils for concerts, auditions, competitions, and yearly departmental assessments, if appropriate To play at masterclasses for all instrumental departments To accompany pupils playing in Senior and Prep School assemblies To play in local and national television and radio broadcasts for the promotion of the School To accompany Associated Board examination entrants Arrange rehearsal times with pupils and prepare a piece, as a duo, up to concert standard To play for internal instrumental assessments To attend lessons with instrumental teachers when preparing an accompaniment for a performance To accompany applicants at pre-audition and final audition levels Individual practice and preparation of the accompaniment parts To play in weekly Performance Classes (in preparation for Lunchtime Concerts, etc). These involve informal discussion and critique about performances To teach piano for four hours per week To provide registers, reports, assessments and references as required To meet on a regular basis with the Head of Accompaniment to plan work schedules Any other duties that may arise This Job Description outlines the duties for the time being of this post to indicate the level of responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of