Director of Music

From September 2025 South Hampstead High School, the Independent Girls’ School of the Year 2022, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced musician as Director of Music. As Director of Music, you will play a pivotal role in the professional leadership and management of the Music Department to ensure the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. Your responsibilities will include teaching Music throughout the school, overseeing co-curricular activities and rehearsing and conducting ensembles, and overseeing the effective management of staff and resources in the department. You will be an accomplished musician, possess excellent organisational and administrative skills, and have the ability to inspire pupils and staff alike with a love of music of all kinds. The skills to manage a busy department and encourage the highest standards in teaching and learning at every level are essential. You will also need to be familiar with music technology and be prepared to lead pupils on visits out of school in the UK and abroad. 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 excellent local amenities. The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We 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 •

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 •

Financial guidance and support •

Retail and Lifestyle discounts •

Free lunch during term time For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 9am. First round interviews will take place on Monday 11th November 2024. Second round interviews will take place on Thursday 21st November 2024. Those invited for the first round will be asked to plan and teach a lesson. Those invited back for the second round will be asked to conduct senior musicians in an orchestra/choir. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.