Teacher of Music

Francis Holland School, Regent's Park; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in London is seeking a dedicated and inspirational musician and educator for their Music Department. The successful applicant will have a proven teaching track record at all key stages up to A Level and contribute to extra-curricular activities. A good honours degree in Music and a PGCE/QTS are required, along with strong communication and ensemble leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a thriving music community, emphasizing collaboration and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in the classroom at all key stages, up to A Level.
• Experience in leading ensembles with good keyboard skills is desirable.
• Expert in the use of ICT and confident in enhancing classroom teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support and work collaboratively with the Music department.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson times.
• Play an active role in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ensemble leadership

Keyboard skills

Education

Good honours degree in Music (2:1 or above)

PGCE and/or QTS

Job description

The School

Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London’s most academically selective girls’ independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent’s Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as ‘Excellent’ in all key areas of school life.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational musician and educator to work in a thriving Music Department. Based in central London, the department makes good use of London concert Halls and great centres of music and undertakes biennial music tours. Music is a fundamental part of the school culture and community, celebrating music of all genres and at all levels.

The postholder will be an enthusiastic and effective teacher, with a proven track record of success in the classroom at all key stages, up to and including A Level teaching and will be expected to teach across the range of the school, promoting high standards at all levels. They will be expected to contribute fully to extra-curricular activities within the department, so experience in leading ensembles with good keyboard school skills will be considered desirable. Music is a well-regarded and popular subject within the school and pupils achieve impressive results at GCSE and A level.

Music Curriculum

Lower School: IIIrds, LIV and UIV (Years 7, 8 & 9)

KS3 classes have 1 period (60 minutes) of Music classes per week.

Middle School: LV and UV (Year 10 and Year 11)

GCSE classes have 4.5 hours across two weeks. The current syllabus is Edexcel Music.

Sixth Form: LVI and UVI (Year 12 and Year 13)

The current syllabus is Eduqas specification. Students have 5 hours of music lessons per week. The teaching of each class is shared between two teachers.

Job Specification

• Support and work collaboratively with the Music department setting high standards for teaching and learning
• An excellent teacher with a proven track record of success across all secondary key stages up to A Level
• An enthusiastic and friendly individual with strong communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with staff & students alike
• An experienced leader/director of ensembles who will be an active contributor to the extra-curricular life of the department, outside lesson times
• Strong keyboard skills and the ability to accompany to a reasonable level and/or act as a rehearsal pianist for ensembles are desirable
• An individual who wishes to develop their own skills through helping to organisation and planning of events, trips & tours, developing partnership connections
• Have a good honours degree in Music (2:1 or above) and a PGCE and/or QTS
• Keep fully informed of current educational initiatives especially those relating to Music and Music technology
• Be expert in the use of ICT and use ICT confidently to enhance classroom teaching
• Be willing to play an active role in all aspects school life, both pastoral and academic
• Liaise and assist with school activities as required

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8.00am on 26 January 2026.

Start date: April or September 2026.

Early application is advised.The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.