Teacher in Charge of Academic Music

At Claremont, we are passionate about music-making, and we are proud of our pupils’ musical achievements and have a supportive staff community that champions musical endeavours.

We are looking for a dynamic Teacher in Charge of Academic Music to lead and manage our academic Music curriculum. Focusing on the Senior School, you will work closely with the director of whole school Music, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning, and fostering a culture of musical excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include leading the planning, development, and implementation of the academic Music curriculum. You will maintain and oversee engaging schemes of work across KS3, 4, and 5, and collaborate with the Director of Music to align the department’s vision. Additionally, you will actively promote the Music department at open and GCSE and Sixth Form events.

In your teaching role, you will teach and lead choirs, ensembles, and musical productions, encouraging pupils to participate and providing opportunities for them to perform. You will accompany pupils to a high level in their musical performances and examinations.

The ideal candidate will possess a good honours degree in Music and a postgraduate teaching qualification. Proven experience in teaching Music, particularly in a Senior School setting, is essential. Strong leadership and management skills, along with proficiency in playing one or more musical instruments, are also required.

We offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including a competitive salary, pension (currently through TPS*), life assurance, professional development, laptop, complimentary lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.    

*Please refer to the benefits section under our “working at Claremont” page of our website.

Further details of the role can be found under the ‘Working at Claremont’ section on our website: www.claremontfancourt.co.uk

To apply, please complete our application form via the apply button.

Completed applications should be returned to jobs@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 27 March 2025.

Interviews will be held on Monday 31 March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

Claremont Fan Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All staff at the school share responsibility for safeguarding and you will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding training.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.