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.

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

CVs and applications via TES will not be accepted.

The School reserves the right to appoint a candidate or withdraw the advert before the closing date.

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.

JOB TITLE: Music Librarian

All members of staff are ultimately answerable to the Principal.

Your line manager will be the Director of Music. 

This job specification sets out the principal duties of the post at the time of drafting. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

FOR THE ROLE:

• Prepare, organise and provide all music for the School’s students and staff.
• Maintain the music library and the stock.
• Ensure sets are in good repair, easily accessible and stored securely.
• Supervise students whilst they are using the library.
• Manage the School’s copyright licences and ensure compliance.
• Manage the sheet music budgets in consultation with the Director of Music.
• Work with the finance department to pay invoices from music shops and publishers on time.  
• Produce printed or digital resources for the Music Department when required.
• Set out sheet music for performances and rehearsals.