Director of Music

Director of Music

St. Nicholas Catholic High School seeks an inspirational, strategic and highly effective Director of Music to lead academic music, maintain and grow a thriving performance programme across the whole school, and ensure that music continues to play a central and joyful role in school life. Music is important to us and is a very special part of what we do here.

From the moment you join us, you will feel a strong sense of belonging within our Catholic community. You do not need to be Catholic, but you must feel at ease in a Catholic school where music is central to our identity.

• You will be an enthusiastic and talented classroom practitioner, ideally able to teach up to A Level.
• Strong commitment to co‑curricular music and ability to inspire students with significant musical talent as well as those whose interests lie elsewhere.
• Primary responsibility for the delivery of academic music and full contribution to the co‑curricular programme.
• Responsible for the performance programme in close collaboration with other areas of school life, ensuring a coherent, whole‑school musical pathway.
• The role involves significant commitments during term time for rehearsals, services, concerts, productions, competitions and trips.

We will fully support you with a member of the Senior Leadership Team and offer opportunities to develop and grow through our teaching and leadership programmes. If you think this is the right opportunity, please complete the CES application form, ensuring all sections are completed in full, including the 1300‑word supporting statement outlining your skills, experience and what you will bring to the role.

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This post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher. St. Benedict's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines, including checks with past employers and the need to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

This is a full‑time permanent contract. Applications are to be made by completing the CES Application Form to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager.

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• Hours of work will be negotiated during November, January, April, March and May through to July and at any time throughout the year that the school requires.
• Invigilators/ scribes/readers may be required to attend both AM and PM sessions as required.
• St. Benedict's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines; this will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.