Teacher of Music and KS3 Co-ordinator for Music

The Harrodian School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school seeks a passionate and committed teacher for its Music Department. The successful candidate will nurture a love of music among pupils and contribute to curriculum development while benefiting from a supportive environment, rich in professional growth and opportunities. The role includes coordination responsibilities and involvement in extracurricular music activities.

Benefits

Free car parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free refreshments and lunches during term time

Access to sport and leisure facilities

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering music education to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ability to lead musical performances and manage ensembles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality music lessons.
• Coordinate the Key Stage 3 curriculum for music.
• Organize trips and musical productions.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Engaging lesson delivery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Music technology knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification

Further relevant professional development

Tools

GarageBand

Logic Pro X

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a well-organised, dynamic and committed teacher to join our thriving Music Department, which plays a central role in the creative and cultural life of the School. The specialist teacher will also take on the role of KS3 Curriculum Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be dedicated to nurturing a love of music in pupils from Years 7 to 9 and will contribute to the ongoing development of our Key Stage 3 curriculum.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher to develop professionally within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Music holds a high status at Harrodian, with frequent performances and concerts that showcase our commitment to the arts and to fostering students’ expressive and creative development.

Applications are warmly welcomed from bothtalented and highly experienced Musicteachers as well as from ECTs.A teaching qualification is essential to this role.Applicants must demonstrate their considerable experience and passion for delivering Music to groups of children, alongside proven behaviour management skills and the ability to think on their feet!They will lead by example, consistently modelling excellent practiceand promoting excellence in teaching and learning.Experience in the use of ICT within the Music curriculum and a willingness to keep up to date with developments in this area would be highly advantageous.

Teaching staff at Harrodian should expect to lead a form, run lunch-time/after-school clubs and contribute to shaping the extra-curricular life of the School.We are continually developing our range of teaching resources within the department,and we endeavour to provide a range of exciting opportunities for pupils to develop their appreciation of music. The department seeks to promote music outside the classroom, and the post-holder will be encouraged to organise trips, visits and musical productions.Involvement with these latter responsibilities will particularlysuit a teacher with strong organisational and communication skills.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for music education
• The ability to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and ideally KS5)
• A commitment to curriculum leadership and development at KS3
• Good piano/keyboard skills and confident vocal ability
• Strong organisational skills
• Anability to lead musical performances, ensembles, events and activities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of music technology and digital resources in music education (GarageBand,Logic, etc.)
• Proficiency in working with different software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• A good sense of humour
• A desire to work in a vibrant independent school

Desirable:

• Evidence of further relevant professional development
• Skills in arranging music or leading instrumental ensembles

Departmental Structure

This post reports to the Director of Music.

Accommodation and Equipment

There are four full-time music teachers at Harrodian, as well as a team of 17 visiting music staff teaching a variety of instruments. The Music Department is housed in its own building and incorporates three teaching classrooms, seven practice rooms and an auditorium space for concerts and recitals. There are 12 iMacs in the department, each running Logic Pro X, GarageBand and Sibelius software.

Founded in 1993, Harrodian is a co-educational school set on 25 acres of grounds with excellent facilities. Providing staff and students alike with a welcoming and exceptional learning environment, where small class sizes and high standards foster academic excellence, we value enthusiasm, adaptability and a commitment to student engagement across all ability levels. A sense of fun, responsiveness to individual learning needs, and an open approach to teaching are qualities we regard highly. Staff are also expected to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School, ensuring a holistic and enriching educational experience for all pupils.

Working days and hours

This is a full-time, permanent position.Full-time working days and hours at Harrodian are Mondays from 8.00am to 5.00pm and Tuesdays to Fridays from 8.15am to 5.00pm.Five (full) staff training days are held over the year at the start of the Autumn, October half, and Spring terms.Term dates are published on the School's website.

Salary and Benefits

The agreed salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including a free car park (on a first-come, first-served basis), a cycle-to-work scheme, free refreshments and lunches during term time, free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times, access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events, and a defined contribution pension scheme.

For further information about the role and application details, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 8th September 2025.

Interview dates: TBC. As part of the interview process, all candidates will be required to teach an academic lesson. Preparation work in advance of the class lesson will be required,and details will be provided prior to interview.

Please note:The School reservesthe right to appoint at any stage of the application process.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.

Safeguarding and employment checks:Harrodian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, checks with any applicable Overseas Criminal Records body, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK. In accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks. Please read our Safer Recruiting Policy and Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy by selecting from our list of policiesHERE.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Enhanced DBS check will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available from HR. References will be taken up, and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.