Choral Director

The Diocese of Nottingham seeks to appoint an outstanding Choral Director to assist the Diocesan Director of Music in the establishment and delivery of the Diocesan Schools' Singing Programme, and to continue the development of sacred music in the Cathedral and throughout the Diocese of Nottingham.

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Responsibilities

• To develop singing in schools through the delivery of high-quality weekly curriculum-time singing sessions.
• To establish, recruit and direct after-school choirs in the diocese preparing them for Masses and liturgies.
• To provide CPD to teachers, allowing a supported integration from the weekly Schools' Singing Programme sessions into everyday school life.
• To foster links between schools and parishes, liaising with clergy to facilitate singing opportunities for after-school choirs.

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Title: Choral Director

Salary: £24,000-27,000 PA pro rata (plus mileage & pension scheme)

Location: TBC, Predominantly Derbyshire with connections to Nottingham Cathedral

Accountable to: Diocesan Director of Music

Hours: 20 hours per week, 2 year fixed term contract

Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays, to be taken outside term time

Start Date: September 2024

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