Head of Instrumental Music and Bandmaster

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy starting in September 2019:

(Monday and Thursday – plus 3 hours per week to be worked flexibly, depending on events)

This is an excellent opportunity to join the highly successful and widely renowned RHS Music Department.  The Head of Instrumental Music and Bandmaster will take responsibility for the development of our flagship marching band and also contribute to the wider activities of the Music Department. 

Candidates will possess the leadership and communication skills required when working with children.  There is the expectation that the successful candidate will meet the Teacher’s Standards, as set out by the Department for Education.

RHS has its own salary scale, outstanding development opportunities and subsidised accommodation may be available.  

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 19 June 2019 at 18:00

Interviews will be held week commencing 24 June 2019

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on r ecruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org 

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.