Director of Music – Aysgarth School

The Boarding Schools' Association; Aysgarth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Aysgarth is seeking a Director of Music to lead and inspire all aspects of music making. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional performance skills on the organ and piano while developing young musicians' love for music. This is a full-time position starting in April 2026, with competitive salary and potential for early appointment.

Qualifications

• Proven performance skills on organ and piano required.
• Expertise in choral leadership essential.
• Inspirational approach to engaging young musicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School in all aspects of music making.
• Inspire young musicians to develop a lifelong love of music.

Skills

Outstanding performance skills on the organ

Outstanding performance skills on the piano

Significant expertise in choral leadership

Ability to inspire young musicians

Job description

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Closing Date: 20 November 2025
Salary: Competitive
Employment Term: Full Time

Required from April 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an inspirational individual who will lead the School in all aspects of music making. The successful individual will possess outstanding performance skills on the organ and piano and significant expertise in choral leadership.

Above all, the successful candidate will have the ability to inspire young musicians so that they themselves may develop a lifelong love of music.

Please contact Diane Atkinson, the Headmaster’s PA [[e-mail]] should you require further information, or you would like to arrange a visit.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Please Note

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

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.