Post Graduate Assistant Teacher of Music at Harrow School

An opportunity has arisen at Harrow for a Post Graduate Assistant Teacher (PGAT) of Music from September 2025. The post comes with a generous package, including:

• Rent-free accommodation provided on the Hill;
• Health cover provided free of charge for you and at a reduced rate for any members of your immediate family that you may wish to add;
• All meals are provided free of charge during term time.

The successful candidate will:

• Curriculum:
  • Teach a timetable of academic Music lessons, including GCSE and A level (Edexcel specification)
  • Teach ABRSM music theory to grade 5 and ideally beyond
  • Support boys with their university or conservatoire applications
  • Possibly run a Music-related elective course in an area of individual specialism
• Extra-curricular:
  • Contribute to the wider musical life of the school in ways tailored to the strengths of the candidate, such as:
  • Supporting or directing ensembles or choirs
  • Supporting houses with their preparation for major internal music competitions
  • Contributing towards regular whole-school musical events and one-off projects
  • Accompanying boys in recitals or practical exams
• Pastoral:
  • Work as a tutor in a boarding House

A detailed description of the job role can be found within the recruitment pack. PGAT appointments are fixed term contracts and are typically for one academic year, with the possibility of the contract being renewed for a second year. PGATs teach a reduced timetable, typically including no more than 20 timetabled lessons of 40 minute duration per week, and assist in departments more generally in ways appropriate to their experience and ability. The School provides training in skills both related to teaching and transferable to other professions. The role of PGAT will allow those interested in pursuing a career in teaching to gain directly relevant experience and training, and those more likely to move into another profession beyond the end of their time at Harrow to acquire skills beneficial for their future careers in other areas, including banking, consultancy and the law.

At Harrow School, Music is an important part of life. Forty percent of pupils take individual music lessons from the six full-time and 40 part-time staff. There is an impressive array of choirs, orchestras, chamber, jazz and rock groups, and these perform in concerts at School and elsewhere. 80 concerts, ranging from lunch-hour events at St Mary’s Church to the Choral Society Concert in Speech Room with over 300 performers take place in a typical year. Over half of our pupils learn an instrument, and there are normally more than 60 Music Scholars at Harrow at any one time. We offer tuition in all orchestral instruments, as well as the piano, organ, guitar, bagpipes and singing, and prepare boys for practical examinations with the Associated Board and advanced diplomas such as the LTCL, DipABRSM and ARCO. Most musicians are involved in ensemble work through choirs, bands and orchestras; there are more than 80 concerts and productions each year, with many solo performance opportunities.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process. Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.