Assistant Director of Music

The Assistant Director of Music will play a major role in shaping the future direction of the music department, working closely with and deputising for the Director of Music in all matters. She or he will teach and lead the curriculum throughout the school up to Oxbridge entrance standard. They will be an outstanding, and practicing, musician with excellent subject knowledge and experience, and the enthusiasm and creativity to engage all our pupils in the subject. It is expected you will contribute to the busy calendar of the department outside and beyond the curriculum. 

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programmes, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 175 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events for our sociable, welcoming staff community.

Please visit our website to download an application form. Once completed, return it to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk no later than
9am, Monday 23 May 2022. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 May 2022.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate. 

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented, and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.