Assistant Director of Music

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Director of Music for a primary school in Richmond. This temporary position offers the potential to become permanent, starting ASAP. The ideal candidate is a strong musician, confident pianist, and comfortable teaching a variety of music styles to Years 3-8. Responsibilities include teaching, leading choirs, and supporting school productions. The position is paid to Teacher pay scale 25/26, with a full school day schedule.

Qualifications

• You don't need QTS, but should be a strong all-round musician.
• Confident pianist able to sight-read and play by ear.
• Comfortable teaching different music styles, especially classical.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum music across Years 3-8.
• Accompany choirs, soloists, services, and productions.
• Lead at least one choir and one larger ensemble.

Skills

Strong all-round musician

Confident pianist

Ability to sight-read and play by ear

Comfortable with classical music

Flexibility across music styles (jazz/pop)

Job description

Assistant Director of Music - Independent School in Richmond

I'm currently working with a lovely, well-regarded primary school in Richmond who are looking for an Assistant Director of Music to join them on a temporary basis, with the hope this could become permanent from September.

They need someone ASAP (ideally latest start 23rd February), though there is some flexibility for the right person.

The role at a glance:

• Full school day: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Temporary until 3rd July, with potential to go permanent
• Paid to scale (Teacher pay scale 25/26)
• Teaching around 22 x 35-minute lessons per week
• Teaching Years 3-8
• Some general cover may be needed from time to time

What they're looking for:

• You don't need QTS - they're really after a strong all-round musician
• A confident pianist who can sight-read and play by ear
• Someone comfortable with classical music, with flexibility across styles (jazz/pop useful too)
• Happy teaching classes as well as leading ensembles and performances

What you'd be doing:

• Teaching curriculum music across Years 3-8
• Accompanying choirs, soloists, services and school productions
• Leading at least one choir and one larger ensemble
• Helping with concerts, workshops and performances (including setting up orchestra)
• Being part of a busy, positive and well-supported music department

The Director of Music is genuinely great to work with and very supportive, and the school has a strong music culture.

If this sounds like something you (or someone you know) might be interested in, just reply to this email with your CV or drop me a message for a chat.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!