Director of Music

TBA; Hemel Hempstead; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Knight Education is assisting a leading independent school in Hertfordshire to appoint a Director of Music for January 2027. The role is full-time and permanent, with strategic and operational leadership for Music across the Senior School (11–16) and oversight of Prep Music.

The post holder will cultivate a vibrant musical culture and uphold high teaching and performance standards. The successful candidate will champion music as a central element of school life, elevating pupil engagement and

Formación

• Leadership in music education demonstrated in a school setting.
• Experience developing and delivering a music curriculum.
• Ability to inspire students and staff through music.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Music Department for Senior School (11–16) and oversee Prep Music.
• Cultivate a vibrant, aspirational musical culture within the school and local community.
• Maintain high standards in teaching, performances and enrichment activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership in music education

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Descripción del empleo

Role: Director of Music

Start Date: January 2027

Location: Hertfordshire (Hemel Hempstead area)

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

A leading independent school in Hertfordshire is seeking a Director of Music for January 2027. This is a full time and permanent role.

This independent school is a thriving, busy school enjoying a famous reputation in its field. The School achieves outstanding results as well as providing excellent pastoral care, to ensure that pupils flourish in line with our ethos of encouraging them to be confident, happy and successful.

The Head is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and enthusiastic Director of Music who will lead the Music Department and will build on all the successes that the pupils and staff have achieved.

The Director of Music provides strategic and operational leadership for Music across the Senior School (ages 11–16) and oversees provision in the Prep School through effective line management of the Head of Prep Music. The post holder will cultivate a vibrant, aspirational musical culture that enhances the school’s reputation for excellence, raises the profile of music within the wider community, and ensures that pupils of all abilities flourish. They will maintain high standards in teaching, learning, performance, and enrichment, while championing music as a central element of school life.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.