We are currently looking to recruit…
2 x ASSISTANT PASTORAL CARERS
for our Milton Abbey Summer School & Festival
Dorset, UK 27 July* - 1 August 2026
The VOCES8 International Summer School and Festival seek to appoint two Assistant Pastoral Carers to support the pastoral care and supervision of young people participating in the summer school. The pastoral carers will work under the guidance of Ann Wright (Director of Education), Neil Valentine (Young Musicians’ Course Director), and the course matrons.
This role is ideal for early-career professionals or for individuals looking to gain further experience in pastoral care and supporting young musicians. A daily stipend, accommodation, and meals will be provided, and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed by the Foundation.
Experience and Skills
Essential:
Experience working with children and young people
Desirable:
Experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting
First Aid qualification
Ensemble music making experience
Duties Include:
Supporting the course leaders, the Director of Education and the matron with pastoral care
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and reporting any concerns to the matron and Director of Education
Boarding house duties, including supervising bedtimes and staff presence during periods of free time
Helping to manage break times, including organising activities during free time
Accompanying children to workshops, rehearsals and meals
Accompanying children to evening concerts
Helping to set up for rehearsals and performances, and to clear up afterwards
General assistance to the Foundation's Festival
Person Specification:
Prepared to work as part of a team
Warm and approachable
Good communicator
Able to listen to and support young people
Able to work on their own initiative
Passion for choral music
*required Sunday 26 July to help set up for the course
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their CV and a letter outlining their
suitability to recruitment@voces8.foundation - by Monday 23 March 2026.
