Assistant Director of Music

For September 2025, Cheltenham College Preparatory School seeks maternity cover to cover the role of Assistant Director of Music, initially for a 12-month period.

The Prep School has a thriving Music Department, and the appointee will work in both the curricular and co-curricular domains under the direction of the Head of Department, making a major contribution to musical life at The Prep. Music is taught throughout the school, from Nursery through to Year 8, and the current post-holder delivers lessons throughout this age range.

This post would suit either an experienced class music teacher, or someone looking to gain experience within a busy Prep School music department. NQTs welcome to apply.

Keyboard skills and previous experience working with instrumental ensembles is desirable, but exact duties can be tailored to a candidates strengths.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description below.

How to apply

To apply, please forward a completed application form, together with covering letter, electronically, to: recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org

Closing date for applications is: 9am on Wednesday, 26 March

Interviews are likely to place on: Thursday or Friday, 27/28 March

Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.