Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an talented musician from September 2025.
This position will suit a well-qualified musician who is a superb teacher, wishing to develop their management and leadership skills in a high achieving, ambitious and very busy School Music Department. This is a permanent role, on either a full-time basis or alternatively, as a job share with a minimum split of 3 days per week.
The successful candidate will be fully committed to the extra-curricular musical life of the School and work closely with our Director of Music.
Main Responsibilities
- To teach across the age from Year 5 through to A level, inspiring their musical ability and interest
- To direct choral and instrumental ensembles
- Involvement with musical theatre productions
- Contribute to the pastoral and enrichment programmes of the School
- Accompanying students with performances and examinations
What we offer
- Competitive salaries
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff may join a group personal pension scheme
- Diverse training and professional development programme
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free and confidential advice
- Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
- Award-winning free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
- On-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
- Access to well-stocked school library
- Access to wide range of school events
How to apply
To apply for this position, please read the full job details in the candidate pack and submit an completed an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress should be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk) in the first instance and then sent to:
Human Resources Department
St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply now
To apply for this position, please complete the downloadable application form and send it to: recruitment@shsk.org.uk
Assistant Director of Music Application FormAll job applicants are requested to read the following documents:
Safer Recruitment Policy Staff Privacy Notice Safeguarding - Child Protection Policy Safeguarding - Online Safety Policy Safeguarding - Prevent PolicyThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.