Director of Music (Senior School)

About the job

Required from January 2020

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and energetic musician to lead the thriving musical life of the school.  

Our students are spirited and vibrant, intellectually curious and keen to grasp all opportunities with both hands. As one of this country’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its musical heritage, which includes not only exceptional academic results at GCSE and A level but a central place in the extensive co-curricular life of the school.  

Established in 1893 the school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames. With already enviable facilities, in a great location, the school will embark this summer on the next exciting phase of its development with a new music centre at its heart.

The position attracts a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with its status and responsibilities, and generous staff benefits including:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket      loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

If you would like to visit the school before application please contact Helen Batchelor, HR Manager on 0208 266 3939 or via email h.batchelor@put.gdst.net. 

For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/425/work-with-us 

A letter addressed to the Headmistress should be included with your application.

Closing date: Friday 14^th June 2019 by 12.00 noon.

Initial Interviews will take place:  Thursday 20^th June 2019.

Final Interviews will take place:  Monday 24^th June 2019.

Putney High School is committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.