Head of Music

Wimbledon Common Prep School (WCPS) is a pre-preparatory school for 175 boys aged 4–7 years. We provide a well-structured education that aims to instil a love of learning in a friendly, welcoming, and attractive environment.

We wish to appoint a well-qualified graduate teacher to take up the post of part-time Head of Music (3 days per week) from January 2025 or April 2025. This role offers excellent opportunities for the teaching of music, and the encouragement of musical gifts, across the age range from 4 to 7.

Music at WCPS

All pupils receive a weekly class music lessons of 40 minutes. Pupils follow a Scheme of Work based on the curriculum of the Voices Foundation. This work is supplemented by a progressive programme of becoming familiar with the orchestra through listening to classical music, concerti, opera, ballet and contemporary compositions. Children are taught music theory and engage in practical music-making and singing.

Extra-Curricular Music

The school is committed to high-quality performance experiences for the boys. Each December the whole school perform in a costumed musical Christmas Church Service. Each Summer term Year perform and costumed and staged musical. There are additional opportunities to perform during class assemblies, Easter and Harvest Celebrations, and informal music concerts.

This is an exciting and challenging post for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to make a valuable contribution to the further development of a lively department.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit: www.wcps.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Friday 30th August 2024 at 9am

Interview date: w/c 9th September 2024

Early applications will be welcomed - the interview process may be staged, and some interviews held in advance of the closing date if there is a large number of applicants for the role.

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage in the process. Summer holiday interviews can be arranged to facilitate a January 2025 start. 

Wimbledon Common Prep is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhance CRB disclosure, satisfactory references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.