Director of Music & Performing Arts

Marchant Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a prestigious Salisbury independent school in recruiting a Head of Music. You will lead the Music & Performing Arts department, oversee classroom music, peripatetic tuition, vocal ensembles, and major productions across KS3–KS5.

You will manage a busy concert calendar and nurturing an inclusive performance culture. You will direct ensembles, organize tours, and lead audition preparation for scholarships and Oxbridge/UCAS pathways, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent leadership credentials.
• Proven track record of leadership in a secondary/independent school music department.
• Accomplished practical musicianship with keyboard/organ accompaniment and choral/orchestral conducting capabilities.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategic direction, and operational management for the Music Department and visiting peripatetic staff.
• Teach academic Music across KS3, KS4 (IGCSE) and KS5 (A‑Level / IB Music).
• Direct major school ensembles: orchestra, chamber choir, jazz band, chapel choir.
• Organize, program, and produce the annual concert calendar, recitals, and music tours.
• Oversee recruitment, scheduling, and QA of visiting peripatetic music teachers.
• Prepare pupils for music scholarship auditions and top-tier conservatory/university admissions.

Skills

QTS / QTLS leadership

Education

Honors degree in Music / Musicology / Composition

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a prestigious Salisbury independent school in recruiting a Head of Music. You will lead the Music & Performing Arts department, oversee classroom music, peripatetic tuition, vocal ensembles, and major productions across KS3–KS5.

You will manage a busy concert calendar and nurturing an inclusive performance culture. You will direct ensembles, organize tours, and lead audition preparation for scholarships and Oxbridge/UCAS pathways, with a strong focus on