Director of Music

Connaught Resourcing; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent preparatory school in West Sussex seeks a Director of Music to lead a vibrant music department starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished musician and educator with experience in the independent sector, committed to fostering a love for music among students. The role offers an attractive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a renowned institution.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Excellent professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the independent school sector.
• Accomplished musician and teacher.
• Head of Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Music department and oversee its activities.
• Organize and host multiple performances annually.
• Develop and implement music curriculum.

Skills

Musicianship

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Director of Music

• Independent Prep School
• West Sussex
• Starting September 2025

Connaught Education is partnering with a highly regarded independent preparatory school in West Sussex to appoint a Director of Music on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2025.

This school has an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally, with a strong focus on music and the arts. It hosts multiple performances annually, and its Music department is large and vibrant.

The Director of Music will be an accomplished musician, teacher, and Head of Department, with proven experience in the independent school sector.

The school offers an attractive salary and benefits package, excellent professional development opportunities, and the prestige of working at one of the country's top preparatory schools.

Interested candidates should submit their CV via the advertisement or contact Liam Mucklow at Connaught Education directly.

Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialist.

Connaught Resourcing operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are committed to equal opportunities and value cultural diversity. Background checks, including referencing and DBS disclosures where required, will be part of our recruitment process.