Director of Music

ISC group; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's Weybridge is seeking an outstanding Director of Music to lead the thriving department from April 2027. The role combines classroom teaching from Nursery to Year 6 with directing choirs and ensembles and overseeing instrumental and vocal tuition, so every pupil enjoys making music and is supported to be their best self.

Based at the Junior School, the Director reports to the Assistant Head (Operations & Digital), line manages Music Teachers, Music Administrator and Visiting Music

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children and willing to undergo child protection screening.
• Experience leading a music department and coordinating multiple ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the music department and set strategic direction.
• Teach class music from Nursery to Year 6.
• Direct choirs and ensembles and oversee instrumental and vocal tuition.
• Line manage Music Teachers, Music Administrator and Visiting Music Teachers.
• Report to the Headmaster and collaborate with staff across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Choral direction

Music education

Curriculum development

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding, inspirational Director of Music to lead our thriving department from April 2027. Music sits at the heart of School life: in the classroom, in worship, and in concerts and productions.

The Director of Music teaches class music from Nursery to Year 6, directs the choirs and ensembles and oversees instrumental and vocal tuition, so every pupil enjoys making music and is supported and challenged to be the best version of themselves.

We are a Catholic school with a Josephite ethos that welcomes pupils of all faiths and none, and we are seeking a leader who will bring our values of Hospitality, Politesse, Douceur, Pastoral Care and Inclusiveness to life through music.

Full details, including the job description and person specification, can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.

This full-time, permanent post is based at the Junior School. The Director of Music reports to the Assistant Head (Operations & Digital), is responsible to the Headmaster and line manages the Music Teachers, Music Administrator, and Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs).

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026.

St George's Weybridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St George's is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a registered Educational Charity no. 1017853 as well as a data controller and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office as required under current data protection legislation. Further information about how we use personal data is available in our Privacy Notice.