Director of Music. Job in Haywards Heath Education & Training Jobs

Connaught Resourcing Ltd (education); Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent preparatory school in West Sussex is seeking a Director of Music to join their thriving department. The role offers a full-time, permanent position starting September 2025, with a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will be an accomplished musician and educator, responsible for leading a vibrant music program that plays a key role in the school's creative curriculum.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in independent schools sector.
• Head of Department experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Music department and oversee performances.
• Develop and implement music curriculum.

Skills

Accomplished musician

Teaching

Leadership

Job description

• Director of Music
• Independent Prep School
• West Sussex
• September 2025

Connaught Education is currently working in partnership with an academically rigorous, highly creative and progressive independent preparatory school in West Sussex to appoint a Director of Music on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2025.

The school in question has an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally, sending pupils on to the very best senior schools in the immediate area and beyond. Music and the arts form a key part of this innovative schools' offering, there are multiple performances each year, and the Music department is a large and thriving one.

The appointed Director of Music will be an accomplished musician, teacher, and Head of Department with a demonstrable track record of work in the independent schools sector.

The school can offer the Director of Music a highly attractive salary and benefits package, excellent professional development opportunities, and the prestige of working with one of the finest preparatory schools in the country.

To express an interest, please submit your CV via the advertisement or contact Liam Mucklow at Connaught Education directly.

Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialist.

Connaught Resourcing operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. Connaught Resourcing will carry out background checks including referencing and where required an Enhanced or Standard DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.