Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace
Part Time 0.6 FTE
Salary: Pro rata £45,000 per annum (actual salary £27,000 per annum)
City of London School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal.
The Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal will be responsible for the training, performance and welfare of the Chapel Royal Choir, St James's Palace. The successful candidate will be supported by a sub-organist and a part-time choir administrator, and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of music for Sunday Service at Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, and the Services on the following days:
- Epiphany
- Ash Wednesday
- Maundy Thursday
- Ascension Day
- Remembrance Sunday
- Christmas Day
- Carol Services.
There may be additional performances on an ad- hoc basis depending on the ceremonial requirements of the Royal Household.
The Director will undertake choir administration including producing rehearsal and performance schedules, production of music notes, orders of service and other schedules in support to special services, handle correspondence with the parents of choristers as well as manage the music libraries at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace and City of London School.
The successful applicant will have proven experience as a Choral Director and working with children in a choir environment and have proven ability to forge effective working relationships with parent, colleagues (at City of London School and St James's Palace) and external agencies when necessary.
CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul's Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London.
CLS is fully committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum for staff, and another for pupils, which are used to help drive progress forward.
It is a top priority for the School that we both attract and retain a staff body that is not only excellent, but also reflects the London community within which we live, and our diverse pupil body. As such, it is of paramount importance to the School that we acknowledge our current imbalance and seek to rectify this. We are therefore particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit-based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well.
City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 3 November 2025.
Interviews will be held W/C 10 November 2025.