Music Teacher (Part-Time)

About the job

Streatham & Clapham Prep School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented part-time Music Teacher to join a thriving Music Department. This is a unique opportunity to work two days a week in close collaboration with our Director of Music, who will be transitioning into a part-time role.

You will support the Director of Prep School Music in maintaining and developing the strong profile of SCPS music, both within the school and across the local and wider community. You will work with a strong team of visiting instrumental and singing teachers to deliver an ambitious programme of concerts, events, and trips.

We are looking for a passionate, accomplished and versatile musician who can inspire students and foster a love for music-making and the joy of musical events. You should be dedicated to the value of music education and adept at guiding students at all levels—from novices to those aspiring to study Music longer term as they move into the adult world.

About the Department

Pupils at the Prep School have access to a wide range of musical opportunities and groups, including Orchestra, Choir, Ukulele Group, Piano Duet club, Recorder Consort, whole class violin lessons for Year 3, as well as theory and aural / musicianship clubs.

Annual musical productions are a highlight, including joint efforts between the Music and Drama departments for Years 2, 4, and 6. The school also hosts annual events like the Carol Service and the Spring Concert, where advanced students perform alongside their Senior School peers, showcasing works such as Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto. 

About Streatham & Clapham Prep School

The Prep School, whose Head is in membership of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), offers an inspiring and challenging academic education for its pupils in a lively, vibrant, and supportive environment. The family ethos of Streatham & Clapham High School enables the staff to know, value and nurture each pupil as an individual. 

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• 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
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than midday, 10 October 2024. 

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.