Are you passionate about singing and helping students discover the power of their voices?

Hereford Cathedral School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Self-Employed Visiting Singing Teacher to lead our choir program and offer individual vocal lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Music at Hereford Cathedral School Recognised by The Week as “great for music” in 2023, Hereford Cathedral School is a thriving and dynamic music community that welcomes both new and seasoned performers. The Department boasts a diverse range of instrumental ensembles, including our Symphony Orchestra, Jass Band and Concert Band, as well as a busy concert programme in venues throughout the county.

Our groundbreaking Music Makers programme provides additional workshop, masterclass and performance opportunities featuring musicians of international repute, including Sir John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Apollo5 and the Carducci Quartet.

Our internationally renowned choirs are the flagship of our music programme, providing an exceptional environment for musical growth.

Our Cantabile Girls’ Choir is a prime example of excellence, winning three gold medals at the Canta Al Mar Choral Festival in Spain last year, and earning the prestigious title of ‘Children’s Choir of the World’ at the 2018 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Our passion for singing is nurtured and encouraged from a young age with our Hereford Cathedral Junior School Choir winning the ‘Traditional’ category at the Barnardo’s National Choir Competition 2025 Recently, our Chapel Choir had the honour of singing evensong at the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral, a testament to the high level of musical achievement at Hereford Cathedral School.

About the role

As a visiting singing teacher, you will teach individual vocal lessons, lead and nurture school choirs, and guide students in developing their singing technique. You will be responsible for creating a fun and inspiring environment where students can explore their vocal potential, improve their skills, and experience the joy of choral music. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to succeed Mrs Jo Williamson as Director of our internationally renowned Cantabile Girls Choir in September 2026

HOW TO APPLY

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 10am on Friday 25 April 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline