Lay Posts

Director of Music at St Andrew’s Church, Colyton

Salary Remuneration £10,000 p.a (depending on experience) plus fees.

Closing date for applications: 20th February 2026

Interview date: 27th February 2026

St Andrew’s is a vibrant liturgical church with long-established choral tradition, seeking a gifted and imaginative Director of Music to lead them into a new chapter.

They are warm and forward-looking community where music lies at the heart of their worship and mission. With a loyal adult choir, a developing junior ministry, strong RSCM links, and active support for young musicians, they offer a flourishing foundation on which to build.

They seek a skilled organist and inspiring choir trainer who will:

• Lead and develop their adult choir and nurture a growing junior choir
• Recruit, teach and encourage singers and young musicians
• Support their organ scholarship and help share future musical provision

The post is self-employed. Remuneration £10,000 p.a (depending on experience) plus fees. Regular commitments include Friday rehearsals, the Sunday Eucharist and monthly Choral Evensong; six Sundays off per year.

Colyton is a welcoming East Devon town near the Jurassic Coast, offering an exceptional quality of life and excellent opportunities for musical outreach.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20 February 2026
Interviews: Friday 27 February 2026

For more information, an informal conversation or to submit your application, please contact the Rector, Fr Steven Martin on: 01297 553180 or email.