Director of Music

We are seeking a new outstanding Director of Music at our school with the skills and experience to lead this subject. You will join a talented, close-knit team at Eaton Square Prep. School, Central London. Our school is an environment where our pupils excel in music and the Director of Music will need to foster musical talent at the school.  You will inspire our pupils to love music as a subject and musical life at the school.

The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday, from 8:20am to 16:20pm term time. The right candidate will be supporting Year 1 - 6. You must be at least QTS trained, have acceptable and relevant qualifications in music, have successfully completed your NQT/ECT year and have the right to work in the UK. 

Our ideal applicant will be kind in nature and confident in hitting the ground running within a lively school environment. The role demands fantastic organisation and the skills to assess, report on and record the development, progress and attainment of all ages of pupil. You will also be required to work closely with all members of staff at the school, supporting them to deliver the music curriculum to pupils. A significant and exciting part of your role will also be to lead our school performances, plays, orchestras and ensembles. Above all, you will endeavour to provide the children with the highest standards of education and care in accordance with the school’s aims, policies and procedures.  

We are looking for someone to begin September 2024. A full job description and further information about the school is attached. Interviews will be taking place on receipt of promising applications and likely will be held early within the summer 2024 term. 

Application information: Please complete the TES online application form in full. You must be available to attend an in-person interview in London. 

The School: Eaton Square Prep is housed in a listed in Belgravia, London. The school is renowned for providing exceptional education for pupils between 2 – 11 years old. We are proud to uphold a warm, supportive environment, with our values (POISE) being an important part of life at the school. Music is an important and valued part of life at the school.

Eaton Square School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.