Head of Woodwind

Westminster School is looking for a Head of Woodwind to oversee the development of all wind players in the School. The Head of Woodwind will provide pupils with the opportunity to play in ensembles at an early stage in their development and take a leading role in encouraging meaningful progress throughout a pupil’s time at the School. The postholder will have the opportunity to coach and direct both chamber groups and larger ensembles whilst overseeing the administration of the Woodwind Department.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding musician and educator, and an inspirational communicator with a willingness to be part of a friendly and supportive team. They will be adaptable in their approach, with the ability to work across a variety of musical styles, both with those pupils who are exceptionally talented and with those who are less advanced.

The ideal applicant will have completed a degree in Music or equivalent and a post-graduate qualification in musical performance in a woodwind specialism. They will have previously managed a music ensemble, and ideally they will have a proven track record of teaching at other establishments and of working in music with young people.

This is a part-time, permanent position. Approximately seven hours per week will required, but hours may vary from term to term. The salary is £50.41 per hour.