Director of Music

Location

Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Director of Music to join a Prep School based in Hammersmith and Fulham.

As Kensington Prep School continues to grow and evolve, they are seeking a Director of Music who shares their passion for education and is dedicated to supporting their vision.

As Director of Music, you will lead their thriving musical community, teaching children in Years 3 to 6, overseeing the running of the department and managing the music curriculum throughout the school.

You will ideally have knowledge and experience of scholarship level Music syllabuses for 11+ London Day and Boarding schools. An ability to teach using the Kodaly approach would be an advantage.

Excellent keyboard skills are required.

Why Kensington Prep?

Based in Fulham, they are justifiably proud of their reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards. Their girls (aged 4-11) achieve outstanding academic results, the school recently received the highest possible inspection grade - 'exceptional' and their facilities are superb and cutting-edge.

Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team.

They can 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
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Interview date: Tuesday 26 March 2024.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email [email protected] for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2016852 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.

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