Prep School Music Teacher

About the job

Required from January 2022 (or earlier if possible) until April 2022

Full time / Part Time

Sydenham High School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our Music department at Sydenham High Prep School.

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.

The ideal candidate will need the ability to teach and lead whole school assembly singing and accompany on the piano, as well as the ability to teach recorders to KS2 and lead and organise Junior Choir and Orchestra.

Why Sydenham High School

Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with approximately 710 pupils. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and 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 life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

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

To apply, please click the apply button.  

Applications should be received by 12 noon on Monday 15 November 2021. 

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.

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.