Assistant Director of Music, Full-time from September 2026

SEVENOAKS SCHOOL; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution located in Sevenoaks is seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Music to lead and develop its music department. The role involves inspiring students and encouraging a diverse range of musical genres including chamber music, jazz, and pop. Applicants should possess a commitment to great pastoral care and engaging co-curricular activities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative educator passionate about nurturing musical talent in a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding musician and teacher with creativity and inspiration.
• Commitment to excellent pastoral care and co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a thriving music department.
• Support students in their musical journey across various genres.
• Encourage chamber music, jazz, pop, choirs, and all musical styles.

Job description

We seek an outstanding, creative, inspirational and dynamic musician and teacher to help lead and develop Sevenoaks School’s thriving, varied and successful music department as the Assistant Director of Music. They will support the departmental aim to engage not only those students already committed to music, but also those who might be interested in starting out in their musical journey. They will appreciate the value of musical variety and encourage and support chamber music, jazz, pop, choirs and all genres of music, equally. A commitment to excellent pastoral care and our enriching co-curricular and outreach activities is also expected.

Applications should be submitted by midday on Monday 12 January 2026.

For more information and how to apply, please visit: https://www.sevenoaksschool.org/about-us/work-at-sevenoaks/

At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358