Director of Music

Bancroft's School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-educational day school in the UK is seeking an ambitious Director of Music to inspire and lead the musical direction of the school. The candidate should have strong leadership qualities and a passion for music in education, fostering a culture of excellence. A generous benefits package and commitment to professional development are included.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Support for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a strong leader and outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about music and its role in education.
• Ability to foster a culture of excellence within the school.

Responsibilities

• Oversee music in the Senior School.
• Foster musical relationships with Prep School and community.
• Inspire pupils and staff alike.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Musical excellence

Advocacy for music in education

Job description

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co‑educational day schools, are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader to continue Bancroft’s strong musical tradition. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for the value of music in education, both within the classroom and as part of the wider life of the senior school.

They will demonstrate strong leadership, vision, creativity and musical excellence, and will be capable of building upon the department’s many successes. An outstanding classroom practitioner and accomplished musician, the new Director of Music will inspire pupils and staff alike, fostering a culture of excellence in all aspects of the department’s work.

The successful candidate will oversee music in the Senior School and will also have the opportunity to further our musical relationships with Bancroft’s Prep School and external feeder schools as well as other routes for engagement with our local community.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

For further details on how to apply, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/102875/EDV-2025-BS-19159 or email: [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 10th November 2025 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th November 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self‑declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.