Director of Music

Director of Music

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4-18, located in Guildford. The school has excellent examination results. Following the relocation of the current postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Musician to lead a vibrant, creative and inclusive Music department with a strong reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, creative and operational leadership of Music across the Tormead family of schools.
• Lead the development of Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level Music curriculum, inspiring and nurturing every student's musical journey.
• Work closely with the Drama department and the Prep School, acting as Musical Director for high quality school productions and musical productions.

Qualifications

• Well qualified Music teacher with a firm grasp of curricular developments and the ability to deliver outstanding classroom practice and rich co curricular music programmes.
• Experience in teaching Music Technology to A Level will be considered favourably.
• Imaginative, flexible and able to inspire and support students with a warm and collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pay progression.
• Generous contributory pension scheme with life assurance and income protection.
• Electric car scheme - salary sacrifice scheme to lease a new electric vehicle.
• Medicash plan - non contributory cash reimbursement for relevant healthcare bills.
• Free lunch, complimentary cooked breakfast once per month, tea, coffee and biscuits in staff rooms during term time.
• Extensive professional development opportunities and supportive staff induction.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, access to free on site counselling and other wellbeing support.
• Access to on site sports facilities.
• Remission of school fees for teaching staff in line with the School Fee Discount Policy.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 9.00am. Applications will be considered in the order received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date if an ideal candidate is identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.