About this role
The Music Department at King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) is a large and flourishing music department supporting a wide range of bands, choirs and orchestras in conjunction with the King Edward's School (KES) music department.
The Music Administrator reports to the Director of Music, but will also interact with the Director of Music at KES and with the Arts and Events Manager where activities and concerts occur in that area.
The most significant role for the music administrator will be responding to enquiries and requests from all those who use the girls' music department - staff, girls, visiting music teachers and parents. This job description sets out the main types of activity currently undertaken.
Salary: Actual salary of £15,590 (FTE: £25,554)
Hours: Term time (including INSET days) 28.75 hours per week. 8:00am to 14:15pm (With a 30-minute unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday.
Type of position: Term time only
Other benefits: Enrolment into a Defined Contribution pension scheme
Up to 60% off School fees at King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls (subject to admissions criteria)
Free on-site parking
Free lunches in term-time
Use of the onsite gym and swimming pool
Reporting to: Director of Music
Start date: 5th October 2026 or As Soon as Possible
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Head of Music (Michelle Sanders) by email to: recruitment@keschools.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 8am on Monday 31st August, however, applications will be reviewed on receipt, and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will provisionally take place in the week commencing 7th September 2026.
King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are committed