Director of Music

Position: Director of Music Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA Hours: This is a full-time post Start date: 4 January 2027 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 June. The closing date for this position will be Tuesday 16 June at 8:00am Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Director of Music to lead Badminton’s flourishing Music department. Main responsibilities include: • To have overall responsibility for leading and managing the Music Department, and for the development of music throughout the school • Ensure Music is taught in an interesting and challenging manner, enabling each pupil to realise her potential • Enable a ‘music for all’ mentality and work closely with colleagues, including Pastoral Heads and SEND staff to facilitate this • Ensure a full, varied and stimulating extra-curricular timetable • Develop appropriate specifications, materials and schemes of work • Contribute to the teaching of the department as set out in the timetable To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following: • Strong practical musician with high standard of piano expertise and the ability to offer several musical specialisms • Able to conduct and lead instrumental ensembles and choirs to a high standard • Excellent team leader with the ability to motivate others and delegate effectively • Excellent subject knowledge For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure. What We Offer: • Free lunch is provided • Onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) • Pension scheme membership (including life cover)