Music Administrator (Internal Candidates Only)

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Fees discount on GDST school fees

Job summary

South Hampstead High School is seeking a highly organised Music Administrator to support the Directors of Music in the Senior and Junior Schools. The role involves arranging concerts, examinations, and trips, coordinating instrumental lessons, and liaising with parents and visiting teachers.

It offers a varied, busy environment and term-time only hours. You should have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while building relationships across two

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and strong attention to detail.
• Reliable administrator with ability to manage competing priorities and stay calm during busy periods.
• Initiative to work independently while building relationships across two school sites.
• Experience in event or examination administration, or working in a busy school environment, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of both music departments and a busy programme of concerts, rehearsals, examinations and trips.
• Coordinate ABRSM and Trinity examinations and manage instrumental lesson allocations.
• Communicate with parents and liaise with visiting music teachers.
• Provide wider administrative support to help both departments run smoothly.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Independence and initiative

Relationship building (two sites)

Job description

Employer South Hampstead High School - GDST Location London, Greater London (Remote working) Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time, Term Time Salary £26,461 - £28,115 pa (£32,000 - £34,000 FTE)

South Hampstead High School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Music Administrator with excellent people skills to support the Directors of Music in the Senior and Junior Schools.

About The Role

You'll help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both music departments, supporting a busy programme of concerts, rehearsals, examinations and trips. The role offers plenty of variety, from organising concerts and coordinating ABRSM and Trinity music examinations to managing instrumental lesson allocations, communicating with parents and liaising with visiting music teachers. You'll also provide wider administrative support to help both departments run smoothly.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and being part of a lively school environment. A genuine interest in music is welcome, although strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.

You will be a reliable administrator with excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail. You will be confident dealing professionally with parents and colleagues, able to manage competing priorities and remain calm and effective during busy periods.

You will also have the initiative to work independently while building positive working relationships across two school sites. Experience in event or examination administration, or working in a school or similarly busy environment, would be advantageous.

Working hours

36 hours per week, term time only, plus two weeks in the school holidays. The postholder will need to be flexible, as most evening concerts and events will require attendance. Time off in lieu will be provided for additional hours worked.

About The School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

Benefits

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

Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026, 9.00am.

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Attachments: Music Administrator - Candidate Information Pack (Oct 26)

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