About this role
Graduate of Music
(ideally with a keyboard specialism and a supplementary ability in team sports)
We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and well qualified graduate of Music, ideally with a keyboard specialism and a supplementary interest in coaching some team sports, to join our Music departments at Eastbourne College and St Andrew’s Prep. The successful candidate will inspire pupils across the 7–18 age range, delivering high quality teaching from KS2 to A level and performance-based ensembles at Eastbourne College and St Andrew’s Prep. Both music departments are dynamic and well resourced.
Beyond the music departments, the post-holder will also contribute to our team games programme at the College and additionally carry out tutoring / pastoral work in one of the College’s pupil houses. A greater proportion of the post-holder’s working week will be spent at the College.
This role is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a recent graduate seeking to begin or explore a career in teaching. Strong support, mentoring, and professional development opportunities will be provided.
The position is initially for a two-year fixed term, starting on 1 September 2026 (or later in the autumn of 2026, for the right candidate) and may lead to a more substantive contract thereafter.
To apply visit https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities/ and click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the mandatory application form. A letter of application (addressed to the Headmaster), evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification described above, and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.
Please also provide the contact details of three referees, one of whom should be your current employer.
Closing date: All applications should be received by Friday 29 May 2026.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw th