Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street. This is an exciting opportunity for a Collaborative Pianist who will serve as the artistic performance partner for the Brentwood School musical community, providing world-class collaborative support that bridges the gap between individual practice and professional stagecraft. Working at the heart of the Specialist Music Programme (SMP) and across the wider co-curricular offering, the post-holder will provide high-level piano accompaniment that elevates the standard of every performance, from informal concerts to flagship recitals. By delivering consistent, expert coaching and reliable rehearsal support, the Collaborative Pianist will empower gifted young musicians to reach their full potential, ensuring that Brentwood fulfils its ambitions as a premier destination for integrated specialist training. Brentwood School Music Department balances inclusive, nurturing education with high-level training, featuring a successful partnership with the Junior Guildhall and benefiting from being an 'All-Steinway' School. Through the SMP and an International Music Competition, the department offers tailored, professional opportunities to students while hosting over 80 public performances annually. The hours for this post are 8:30am - 5.00pm (3 days per week, term time only), several evenings are required for concerts each month and this time is taken in lieu in agreement with the line manager. This is inclusive of at least 8 one-to-one private piano lessons per week. Professional pianist with relevant degree and suitable performing experience To work with students with a high level of skill and support the development of students from the age of 9 to 18, although For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page https://www.brentwoodschool.co.uk/whats-on/vacancy/collaborative-pianist/ or email: [email protected] Applications can be submitted through the TES website, alternatively, applicants who do not have a TES account should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time. Please note the closing date for applications is midnight, Friday 5th June 2025.Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Passion for work as a collaborative pianist and for inspiring young musicians
Willingness to develop as a teacher as well as a performer
Ambitious musician committed to ongoing personal development
Ability to work with students and build a professional rapport with them, while maintaining an appropriate level of safeguarding
Ability to work as part of a team and proactively organise their own timeJob Responsibilities
primarily with ages 11-18
To provide high-quality piano accompaniment for students across:
Specialist Music Programme (SMP) recitals and assessments
Public exam performance examinations
Chamber concerts
Lower School recitals
Chapel services
Whole School Key Events (e.g Speech Day etc)
External concerts & outreach performances
To coach musicians on the SMP and support the musical development of each musician
To manage the annual Steinway-Day concert and develop our relationship with Steinway as an 'All-Steinway School'
To contribute to the wider musical life of the department
To teach up to 10 young pianists in a one to one setting with weekly 40 minute piano lessons.
To provide accompaniment for all school ABRSM examinations (three sessions per year)
To encourage and coach pupil pianists to take on the role of accompanist as appropriateUseful Links
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