Music Librarian

This a permanent, part time post for 3 days a week over 40 weeks a year (term-time plus 6 flexible weeks during school holidays) 0.51 FTE.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or skilled musician to work with the country’s most gifted musical students. The Music Librarian is responsible for the maintenance and development of the Library, monitoring stock and ensuring that sets are complete, in good repair, organised for easy access and stored securely. The Librarian will prepare and provide all music for the School’s orchestras, choirs and ensembles, including hiring, borrowing and purchasing music. You will be responsible for supervising students whilst they are using the library and maintaining accurate records of all music lent to students or staff, ensuring it is returned promptly. Other duties include managing the School’s copyright licences and ensuring compliance with current copyright legislation, overseeing various subscription services and some general musical administration.

The role will involve, among other things, working with colleagues in the Concerts Department, including assisting with rehearsal and concert management, delivery, setting out and collecting sheet music for rehearsals and performances by groups as required.

This role gives the right candidate many opportunities for career development in various spheres. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our gifted students and exceptional teaching staff in a variety of contexts in and out of school, and may be asked to help staff school concert trips.

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

All members of staff are ultimately answerable to the Principal.
Your line manager will be the Director of Music.

Please download an application form from our website and submit with a covering letter to recruitment@purcell-school.org