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Director of Music
- Organisation: St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Tenure: Part-time
- Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious professional to lead the Music Department and play a central role in the cultural life of the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious professional to lead the Music Department and play a central role in the cultural life of the school. The successful candidate will articulate a clear vision for Music Education and drive its future development, ensuring the curriculum is broad, balanced, relevant and tailored to meet the needs of all students. They will keep up to date with national developments in Music education and embed best practice across the department. The postholder will lead, manage and develop the Music curriculum in Senior House, oversee ensembles including Senior Orchestra, Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, Junior Chamber Choir, Music Theory Clubs, Rock Bands and co-ordinate the work of peripatetic music teachers throughout the school. They will also support and develop staff teaching music, fostering a collaborative and innovative departmental culture. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will extend musical opportunities for students both within and beyond the school, forging links with other schools and organisations to enrich the programme. They will play a key role in organising and delivering major school events, including concerts, assemblies, the annual Carol Service, Speech Day and Open Events. Staff participation in the extra-curricular life of the school is essential, helping to build strong relationships with students and parents and ensuring a vibrant musical experience for every girl.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious professional to lead the Music Department and play a central role in the cultural life of the school.
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious professional to lead the Music Department and play a central role in the cultural life of the school. The successful candidate will articulate a clear vision for Music Education and drive its future development, ensuring the curriculum is broad, balanced, relevant and tailored to meet the needs of all students. They will keep up to date with national developments in Music education and embed best practice across the department. The postholder will lead, manage and develop the Music curriculum in Senior House, oversee ensembles including Senior Orchestra, Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, Junior Chamber Choir, Music Theory Clubs, Rock Bands and co-ordinate the work of peripatetic music teachers throughout the school. They will also support and develop staff teaching music, fostering a collaborative and innovative departmental culture. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will extend musical opportunities for students both within and beyond the school, forging links with other schools and organisations to enrich the programme. They will play a key role in organising and delivering major school events, including concerts, assemblies, the annual Carol Service, Speech Day and Open Events. Staff participation in the extra-curricular life of the school is essential, helping to build strong relationships with students and parents and ensuring a vibrant musical experience for every girl.
