Head of Prep Music

Streatham & Clapham Prep School GDST; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent girls' school in London seeks a dynamic Head of Prep Music to lead its vibrant music department. The ideal candidate will inspire pupils from EYFS to Year 6 through engaging lessons and drive music initiatives, performances, and community events. A qualified teacher with a strong music background and leadership skills is essential. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Discount on fees for GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering engaging lessons.
• Confidence and vision to lead concerts and productions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Prep Music department.
• Inspire pupils through lively, inclusive lessons.
• Build partnerships across the Senior School and community.

Skills

Versatile musician

Passion for music

Classroom teaching

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong academic background in Music

Job description

Overview

Streatham & Clapham Prep School (SCPS) seeks to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Head of Prep Music to lead and develop our thriving department. Required from: January 2026 (or soon after).

Responsibilities

• The Head of Music will be an accomplished and versatile musician with an infectious passion for their craft, equally confident in the classroom and in performance. They will inspire pupils of all abilities from EYFS to Year 6 through lively, inclusive lessons and lead choirs, ensembles and productions with flair.
• Work closely with a team of visiting instrumental and vocal teachers, delivering an ambitious programme of concerts, trips and community events.
• Build partnerships across the Senior School, local community and the wider GDST network, championing the importance of music in every child’s education.

Qualifications

• Well-qualified graduate with QTS and a strong academic background in Music.
• Experience of delivering engaging lessons and the confidence and vision to lead concerts, productions and other major musical events.

Music at SCPS

Music at SCPS is central to school life. Every girl has the opportunity to perform, compose and listen, with whole-class violin in Year 3, recorder and ukulele groups, piano duets, and theory and musicianship clubs.

Our flourishing choirs, orchestra and ensembles perform regularly in school and beyond. Highlights of the year include ambitious productions, our annual Carol Service, and joint ventures with the Senior School and GDST-wide events, giving pupils the thrill of performing on larger stages. Recent collaborations have included large-scale concerts, workshops, and concerto opportunities with senior ensembles.

About Streatham & Clapham Prep School

Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across both the Prep and Senior Schools. The Prep School is located in spacious buildings with outstanding facilities in Streatham Hill.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and should be received no later than midday on Thursday 2 October 2025 with interviews taking place shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.