Director of Music

A leading independent school in Hertfordshire is seeking a Director of Music for January 2027. This is a full time and permanent role.

This independent school is a thriving, busy school enjoying a famous reputation in its field. The School achieves outstanding results as well as providing excellent pastoral care, to ensure that pupils flourish in line with our ethos of encouraging them to be confident, happy and successful.

The Head is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and enthusiastic Director of Music who will lead the Music Department and will build on all the successes that the pupils and staff have achieved.

The Director of Music provides strategic and operational leadership for Music across the Senior School (ages 11–16) and oversees provision in the Prep School through effective line management of the Head of Prep Music. The post holder will cultivate a vibrant, aspirational musical culture that enhances the school’s reputation for excellence, raises the profile of music within the wider community, and ensures that pupils of all abilities flourish.

They will maintain high standards in teaching, learning, performance, and enrichment, while championing music as a central element of school life.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.