Director of Music Prep (maternity cover) part time

Hampton Court House is an award-winning independent co-educational day school for ages 2 – 18, educating children in Pre-Nursery to students in Year 13. The majority of our 300 pupils elect to stay on to complete their full education with us, enjoying great success in their GCSEs and A Levels. Hampton Court House was ranked in the top 50 independent schools nationwide (The Telegraph 2022)  and was shortlisted for the TES Independent School Awards 2020 ‘senior school of the year’. 

We strive to lay the foundations of a lifelong love of learning, and it is important to us that children enjoy being here and look forward to coming to school. In keeping with our ethos, we believe that children need some guided freedom in order to develop their independence and confidence to use their voice. Our non-uniform parkland campus environment, in which staff and pupils alike are addressed on a first-name basis, cultivates an energy where our pupils can explore their individuality and style with taste and discretion. 

We seek a passionate, energetic and qualified teacher and Director of Music for our Prep School. Hampton Court House values the Performing Arts. The Music department works closely with the Dance, Drama and Art departments to produce a range of performances, and prospective candidates can expect to be part of a thriving and supportive team. 

The successful applicant will be able: 

·      To develop and promote extra-curricular activities in Music. 

·      To be jointly responsible for the staging of concerts and for the musical contribution to other important whole school events such as evening recitals and musical productions 

·      To plan, deliver and assess Nursery through Year 6 curriculum  

·      To lead and inspire the learning and teaching of music in the Senior School 

·      To lead on promoting the subject and ensure it is thriving throughout the school 

We are looking for someone with: 

·      A passion for educating, inspiring and understanding children and teenagers 

·      A love of learning and a commitment to continued professional development 

·      A fascination with the many varied and different methods of challenging and inspiring children and teenagers both inside the classroom and outside 

·      A desire to participate actively in the life of a busy and ambitious school 

·      A belief that every pupil can succeed beyond their expectations 

·      A sense of adventure as well as a sense of humour 

·      An interest in the peoples, cultures and languages of the world 

The role will report to the Director of Performing Arts. This is a maternity cover position with the possibility to extend to a permanent role. The role is part time (0.6). 

Please note that we are unable to accept applications unless they are made on our own application form. 

Due to the large number of applications the School receives, please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview. We have the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. 

Hampton Court House is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. Hampton Court House will carry out online checks of candidates of information available in the public domain as part of the recruitment process. Hampton Court House is committed to Equal Opportunities and strives to achieve inclusivity and diversity within our community. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.