Director of Music – Prep School

The Boarding Schools' Association; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in North Norfolk seeks a Director of Music for the Prep School, responsible for providing inspiring leadership across Years 3–8. The ideal candidate will promote high teaching standards, engage with pupils, and contribute to the school's vibrant musical culture. A strong communicator with a passion for music is essential. The position offers a salary between £38,000 - £40,000 and requires a commitment to high safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading music programs across educational years.
• Ability to inspire and engage young musicians.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring leadership for Music across Years 3–8.
• Promote high standards of teaching, performance, and participation.
• Contribute to a vibrant musical culture within the Prep School.

Skills

Musical leadership

Charismatic communication

Engagement with pupils

Job description

Closing Date: 26 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

The Prep school have a fantastic opportunity awaiting a musically talented, ambitious and inspirational leader, excited at the thought of a new challenge.

Gresham’s offer a rare opportunity where children can join us at our Nursery and Pre-Prep School from the age of 2 and continue with their education at our Prep and Senior Schools to the age of 18. Founded in 1555 and located in the heart of North Norfolk, Gresham’s is a thriving co-educational school set across 300 acres of countryside, just minutes from award-winning beaches and areas of natural beauty.

At Gresham’s Prep, music is central to the school experience, and we have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire young musicians, and contribute to a strong, visible cultural presence within our community.

The Director of Music for the Prep School will provide inspiring leadership for Music across Years 3–8, promoting high standards of teaching, performance, participation, and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will be a charismatic and confident communicator, able to engage pupils, staff, and parents, and contribute to a vibrant and visible musical culture across the Prep School.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the recruitment pack, please make yourself aware of these as you consider applying for this post.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the role, please visit our website where you will find an application form and further information.

Our recruitment team can also be reached by telephone on 01263 714623 or by emailing [e-mail]

Closing Date: 26 th January 2026

Interviews:

W/C 9 th February 2026

Required for:

September 2026

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post up to and including the closing date

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Gresham’s is proud of its exemplary approach to the safeguarding of its children and conduct a robust recruitment process. Applicants are expected to engage fully with the requirements of this process. An offer to join the School is made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check along with clearance on all other relevant safeguarding and child protection requirements.