Teacher of Music
Commencing Autumn Term 2025
We are looking for a new Teacher of Music to join the department, as it expands in line with increased teaching provision. The successful applicant will be expected to teach across the full curriculum from year 9 to A level. In addition, all members of the music department are heavily involved in the co-curricular programme, including the direction of all the major choral and orchestral groups and a large proportion of smaller ensembles. The successful applicant will similarly have a practical speciality as a musician and there is some flexibility here, though a background in rock/pop, an affinity with music technology or strong keyboard skills would all be an advantage. There are also opportunities for ensemble direction.
We are looking in the first instance for someone who can convey a passion for music, both as a co-curricular pursuit and as an academic subject. We welcome equally applications from experienced teachers, those on a PGCE, or complete beginners: teaching experience is not necessary as the school has its own Graduate Teacher Programme for those new to the profession.
The School’s salary scale is substantially above the national scale.
Further details can be obtained from the School’s website: via the ‘Work with us’ link in the footer, or by email from the HR department on: recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk
The Director of Music, Mark Wilderspin, would be happy to talk to any interested applicant and answer any queries. He should be contacted in the first instance by e-mail at mdw@stpaulsschool.org.uk. Applicants without significant teaching experience (for example, not currently enrolled on a PGCE course) are strongly recommended to contact Mark Wilderspin to arrange a visit to the School or a phone call in advance of the interviews.
The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 11 February 2025.
St Paul’s is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores, but it is the work beyond the curriculum that excites both students and teachers alike.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.
Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience.
We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.
It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values.
St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT