Music Teacher/Director of Music
Job in
Barnes, Twickenham, Greater London, TW1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-03
Listing for:
1st Note Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Music / Audio Production, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor -
Creative Arts/Media
Music / Audio Production, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Barnes
Job:
Music Teacher / Director of Music
Start Date:
April 2026
Position:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Location:
West London
Salary: £46,000 to £70,000
Our School
Our client is a leading independent co-educational school in West London, set within 25 acres of beautiful grounds and offering outstanding facilities. The school is seeking an exceptional Music Teacher to cover maternity leave from April/May 2026 through to Spring 2027, Director’s responsibility may be dispersed among staff for an exceptional Music to take on teaching responsibility.
The Role
As Director of Music, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing a clear, ambitious vision for music across the school, encompassing both academic music and musical performance. You will lead and manage the Music Department, working closely with other Heads of Department—particularly the Head of Drama—to deliver a rich and coherent creative arts provision. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to teach confidently and effectively across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and to inspire pupils of all abilities.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
Proven experience and success in choral and/or orchestral leadership, and/or a strong interest in musical theatre.
A broad and progressive musical outlook, with the enthusiasm to engage pupils across a wide range of musical genres. A willingness to support and encourage pupils to explore music through a variety of performance opportunities, ensembles, and forums. Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee and support a music departmental team. Accompaniment skills to diploma level (highly desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant, well-resourced school community and to lead a thriving Music Department during a significant and rewarding maternity cover period.
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