Music Graduate Assistant

Employer:

Blackheath High School - GDST,

Location:

London, Greater London.

Contract type:
Fixed term contract (with potential to extend).

Contract length: 12 months.

Start date:

1st September 2026.

Hours:

Part‑time, 18 hours per week (flexible over 5 days Monday‑Friday), term time only plus INSET & 4 additional days.

Salary: FTE £28,857 (pro‑rate £11,846.86) per annum.

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 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.

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A 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 Programme
• A 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.

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.

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.