Music Graduate Assistant

Location: Greater London

Employer Blackheath High School - GDSTLocation

London, Greater London Contract Type Fixed term contract

Hours

Part Time, Term Time Contract Length
12 Months

SalaryFTE £28,857 (Pro-rata £11,846.86) per annumPosted
17th June 2026

Start Date1st September 2026

Expires
29th June 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type Fixed term contract

Start Date1st September 2026

Job ID1560886

Suitable for Other Graduates Job Reference Music GAStart Date1st September 2026

Contract Type :

Fixed term contract

Contract Length: 12 Months Suitable for:
Other Graduates Job  Graduate Assistant Required from:
September 2026 – July 2027

Contract term:
Fixed Term Contact (with potential to extend)

Hours:

Part-Time, 18 hours p/week (flex over 5 days Mon - Fri), Term Time Only plus INSET & 4 additional days Salary: FTE £28,857 (Pro-rata £11,846.86) per annum

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Music Graduate Assistant to join our thriving Music Department. The role will involve providing support to the Director of Music in a range of ways and also working with the Drama department.

You will need excellent interpersonal, administrative and organisational skills, with a flexible approach, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will have a good level of musicianship coupled with a working knowledge of different musical genres and the ability to support small ensembles. You will be passionate about supporting students to develop and achieve their best.

Music Department Music is a popular and successful subject at Blackheath High School. We firmly believe all our lessons should be inclusive and the breadth of curriculum allows students to experience musical genres such as Gamelan, West African Drumming, Rap, Pop Music and a variety of Western Classical Music.

About the School Founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment, our Senior School has been redeveloped to provide state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.

There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefitA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

Employee Assistance ProgrammeA Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Closing date for applications: 29 June 2026 at 12 noon Interview date to be confirmed

We reserve the right to assess and interview candidates prior to the closing date and encourage early applications.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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