Head of Music & Performing Arts

Marchant Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a prestigious independent school in Winchester to appoint a Head of Music. You will lead the Performing Arts department, direct classroom music, coordinate visiting peripatetic teachers, chapel choirs, orchestras, and termly concert schedules across all key stages.

You will teach academic Music (IGCSE / A-Level / IB) and drive an ambitious calendar of recitals, inter-house events, and external tours while working with senior management to maintain high standards

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised independent school leadership credentials.
• Honors degree in Music or Composition with advanced piano accompaniment and conducting skills.
• Proven track record of strong academic exam results and ensemble production.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Direct classroom curriculum and co-curricular programs for the Music Department
• Teach academic Music across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (IGCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / IB)
• Conduct major ensembles, including chapel choir, orchestra, jazz band, and chamber groups
• Oversee recruitment, scheduling, and quality assurance for visiting peripatetic music staff
• Prepare pupils for ABRSM/Trinity exams, conservatoire entry, and music scholarship auditions
• Manage acoustic practice suites, digital workstations (Logic/Sibelius), and grand piano upkeep

Skills

QTS

Music degree

Conducting

Piano accompaniment

DBS check

Education

Honors degree in Music or Composition

Tools

Logic

Sibelius

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a prestigious independent school in Winchester to appoint a Head of Music. You will lead the Performing Arts department, direct classroom music, coordinate visiting peripatetic teachers, chapel choirs, orchestras, and termly concert schedules across all key stages.

You will teach academic Music (IGCSE / A-Level / IB) and drive an ambitious calendar of recitals, inter-house events, and external tours while working with senior management to maintain high standards