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Principal Accompanist and Music Class Teacher
- Organisation: St Hugh's School
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Tenure: Part-time / Fixed Term / Term Time
- Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced and inspiring Principal Accompanist and Music Class Teacher to join our successful music department
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced and inspiring Principal Accompanist and Music Class Teacher to join our successful music department. This is a pivotal role combining high-level music accompaniment with class music teaching responsibilities, supporting the artistic development of our children and contributing to the overall quality and ethos of the School. Initially the role is for a fixed term contract of one year.
The post holder will report directly to the Director of Music. This is a part-time position (50% FTE), working across 3-4 days a week.
In addition, you will support the music department with the administration in planning and organising music exams.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 65 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. In June 2025, the Headmaster and Governors announced that St Hugh’s would be opening a Senior School in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s.
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures, including an application form, can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies.
To apply, please complete and return the fully completed application form to [email protected]. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our KCSIE guidance.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Interviews will take place at St Hugh’s w/c 11th and 18th May 2026. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced and inspiring Principal Accompanist and Music Class Teacher to join our successful music department
Description
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced and inspiring Principal Accompanist and Music Class Teacher to join our successful music department. This is a pivotal role combining high-level music accompaniment with class music teaching responsibilities, supporting the artistic development of our children and contributing to the overall quality and ethos of the School. Initially the role is for a fixed term contract of one year.
The post holder will report directly to the Director of Music. This is a part-time position (50% FTE), working across 3-4 days a week.
In addition, you will support the music department with the administration in planning and organising music exams.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 65 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. In June 2025, the Headmaster and Governors announced that St Hugh’s would be opening a Senior School in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s.
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures, including an application form, can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies.
To apply, please complete and return the fully completed application form to [email protected]. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our KCSIE guidance.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Interviews will take place at St Hugh’s w/c 11th and 18th May 2026. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
