Head of Music and Performing Arts

Required from September 2025

The Prep School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Music and Performing Arts, full time from September 2025. The Head of Music and Performing Arts will lead and develop our strong music department, whilst establishing and driving a fledgling drama and dance provision. You will be responsible for the music and performing arts provision from Preschool to Year 6, including the coordination of timetabled and co-curricular activities, and performances.

The successful candidate will advance the vision for music and performing arts at St Swithun’s, where we seek to promote a love of music, drama and dance for all, offering a platform for those with particular interest and ability to thrive in these areas. They will encourage an awareness and enjoyment of a wide range of artistic forms, traditions, cultures and styles. The Head of Music and Performing Arts will teach class music, run choirs and ensembles, lead and coordinate performing arts performances throughout the year, and manage a visiting team of peripatetic teachers who provide specialist tuition.

St Swithun’s is a popular and successful selective girls’ school committed to developing innovative teaching and learning and open communication with parents. We are a kind, understanding and supportive community in which every pupil feels able to try new challenges without fear of failure.

For any initial queries about the role or the application process please contact the HR department by emailing recruitment@stswithuns.com, or by calling 01962 835798.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 4 November 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close applications before the closing date.

St Swithun’s is a registered charity providing education for boys and girls and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.