From September 2025 South Hampstead High School, the Independent Girls'' School of the Year 2022, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced musician as Director of Music. As Director of Music, you will play a pivotal role in the professional leadership and management of the Music Department to ensure the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. Your responsibilities will include teaching Music throughout the school, overseeing co-curricular activities and rehearsing and conducting ensembles, and overseeing the effective management of staff and resources in the department. You will be an accomplished musician, possess excellent organisational and administrative skills, and have the ability to inspire pupils and staff alike with a love of music of all kinds. The skills to manage a busy department and encourage the highest standards in teaching and learning at every level are essential. You will also need to be familiar with music technology and be prepared to lead pupils on visits out of school in the UK and abroad. About the school Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London''s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities. The School is part of the GDST, the UK''s leading network of independent girls'' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • ..... full job details .....