Director of Music

To start in September 2025, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Music who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole. The Role We are seeking a committed and highly competent Director of Music who is also able to contribute their own particular strengths and skills to the future development of the department. The appointed candidate will be expected to build on the reputation of the school as a centre of musical excellence both within and beyond the community. The appointed candidate will work closely with colleagues in the department in the delivery of the school’s music programme. Music is taught in classes to all First and Second Forms (Years 7 and 8). Pupils in the Third Form choose to study the subject and GCSE and A Level Music is delivered to good numbers, along with a 6th Form Diploma course option. The Music School has good facilities for technology in music and these play an important part in studio work and compositional work for GCSE/A Level. There are popular, weekly classes in theory and aural training. The Department The Music Department presently consists of the Director of Music, Head of Academic Music and School Organist, 5 Heads of Instruments specialising in Wind & Brass, Strings & Alexander Technique, Keyboard, Singing, and Music Production (with Guitars & Percussion), supported by a team of over 40 part-time visiting music teachers and two Administrators. About 900 lessons are given each week. All pupils are encouraged to play in instrumental groups and to sing in choirs as soon as they reach a reasonable standard. Ensembles are tiered in terms of ability. At present, the largest ensembles include the CCF Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Concert Band. Other significant ensembles include two Jazz Orchestras, Schola Cantorum, the Pipers and Drum Corps. Many smaller ensembles flourish in addition to these through all instrumental families, such as Chamber Choir, Junior Choir, rock bands, ukulele group, via percussion, wind, and brass ensembles, through to string quartets and a host of chamber music making. To Apply If you are excited by this opportunity, complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted. Application closing date: Friday 10 January 2025 (9am) Interview date: First Round, Friday 17 January 2025 with the second round, Thursday 23 January 2025 Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr