We have an exciting role for a confident and enthusiastic Choir Chaperone within our Music Department.

You will be based in Hereford Cathedral’s unique and beautiful College Cloisters, where we have a dedicated Choir House and separate Song School. Key duties include responsibility for the choristers’ daily supervision and wellbeing, providing first aid and pastoral care for the choristers, assisting the choristers to prepare for services and concerts, liaising with cathedral staff, parents and schools. You will have the opportunity to participate in occasional choir tours and to join the chaperone team at the Three Choirs Festival.

The working hours average 22¾ hours per week, (term-time only but to include rehearsals and services of Easter and Christmas) with additional hours during festivals and choir tours. This post may be available as a job share. Overtime is not payable but time off in lieu will be granted. The position will command a starting salary of £15,125 per annum, with an 8% non-contributory pension scheme. 

The post is permanent and is subject to a six-month probation period. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and will also require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check.

For full details and how to apply, please click on the link to download the job pack below:

Choir Chaperone Job Pack (pdf)

Choir Chaperone Application Form (word)

Choir Chaperone Equal Opportunities Form (word)

Fully completed application forms must be received before midday on the closing date of Monday 24 March 2025 at midday. Please return your application forms by the closing date to: HR Department, 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG or via email to: [email protected]. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

Late applications may not be considered. Please note that we do not shortlist from CV-only submissions.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, which is currently vacant. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.