Director of Music

Required for September 2023 (or January 2024)

Walhampton is an independent preparatory day and boarding school for 370 boys and girls aged 2-13. The school lies in beautiful ancient woodland on the southern edge of the New Forest near Lymington in Hampshire.

We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational individual to lead the school's Music department and deliver a curriculum that is exciting and innovative. The successful candidate will ensure that the provision of Music across the school is outstanding and everyone is engaged positively in learning.

You will be a dedicated and experienced teacher with the ability to plan a diverse and exciting music programme to positively enhance the general musical direction of the school. You will be responsible for teaching Music from Nursery to Year 8 as well as the management of the school's peripatetic staff.

Closing date for applications: 9th June 2023

Date for interview: Week commencing 12th June 2023 TBC

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and therefore we reserve the right to close the role on appointment.

Further information about Walhampton is available at www.walhampton.com

Walhampton School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references.

The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action (IDEA) Working Party of staff, parents and governors to help drive forward positive change.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of modern Britain. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. Appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.