An opportunity has arisen at our leading co-educational Preparatory School for a
Head of Music
This post will commence from September 2025
We are seeking an outstanding music teacher to inspire our children and continue to develop our already vibrant music department. The postholder will oversee the school’s music curriculum, co-ordinate and line manage our peripatetic music tutors and organise a busy calendar of musical events.
Our ideal candidate should have experience of teaching music in a school and be a strong musician. They should have excellent subject knowledge in addition to evidencing strong leadership and organisational skills.
We offer a stunning setting, excellent facilities and a talented team of supportive colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for suitably qualified candidates to work in our successful, happy school.
Further details are available from the school’s website
Email recruitment@thedownsschool.co.uk
Closing date: 9am, Friday 14th March 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 26th March 2025
The Downs 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). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."