Prep School Music Teacher - Maternity Cover

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational candidate to lead the teaching of Music at Sydenham High Prep School from April 2021. 

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Music, providing and facilitating opportunities for girls to participate in the musical life of the school, as well as developing elite musicians.  

Music at Sydenham High School is vibrant, exciting and enjoying a renaissance. We aim to provide a platform for all our musicians to perform, be that as a soloist or as a member of one of our many ensembles. As well as the dedicated Music School, Sydenham High School has its own purpose-built Recital Hall with access to professional sound recording equipment. An adventurous and forward-looking programme of concerts and events is in place for each term, with pupils engaging regularly with professional musicians, as well as performing in professional venues outside the School.

Established in 1887, Sydenham High is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18 with over 660 pupils. Situated in the leafy suburbs of South-East London and with excellent transport links, the community at Sydenham High School benefits from excellent facilities and is a warm, happy and welcoming place to work.

The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The GDST is at the forefront of education for girls and has a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme.  These benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Generous pension schemes

• Free school lunches

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For full details and an application pack please click the apply button.

Alternatively, please contact hr@syd.gdst.net or the School Office on 020 8557 7000.

Applications should be received by 12 noon, Monday 30 November 2020, with interviews scheduled to take place immediately.

References for candidates invited to interview will be taken before interview.  

GDST are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post