Director of Music in Musselburgh

Loretto School seeks an inspirational, strategic and highly effective Director of Music to lead academic music, cultivate a thriving performance programme across the whole school, and ensure that music continues to play a central and joyful role in school life. You will be an enthusiastic and talented classroom practitioner, able to teach up to A Level, with a strong commitment to cocurricular music and the ability to inspire pupils with significant musical talent as well as those whose interests lie elsewhere.

Main Purpose of the Role

You will have primary responsibility for the delivery of academic music and contribute fully to the cocurricular programme. You will be responsible for the performance programme in close collaboration with the Head of Drama, Dramatist in Residence, and the Junior School, ensuring a coherent, whole school musical pathway. This is a full-time permanent post working term-time only. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role. There is also a fee remission (non-contractual) for staff with children at the School.

The role involves regular evening and weekend commitments during term time for rehearsals, services, concerts, productions, competitions and trips. All members of staff have broader roles in the pastoral care of children and the extracurricular life of the school. You will be a tutor to around ten tutees and will also undertake an evening duty in a boarding house once a week.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the GTCS or in the process of achieving this.
• Degree in Music.
• Successful teaching of Music up to A Level and experience in preparing candidates for ABRSM/Trinity (practical and theory) and public examinations.
• Proven leadership of ensembles and choral groups; experience of organising concerts, Chapel services and musical productions.
• Personal experience of professional standard music making.
• Confident conductor/director with excellent rehearsal technique.
• High level organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free lunches during term time
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• A range of staff benefits including Bike to Work Scheme
• School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process. If you have any questions about the application process please contact jobs@loretto.com. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9 March 2026. Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 11:59PM (BST).

Interview Procedure

The process will involve an interview with the Head; a panel interview with the Senior Deputy Head, Junior School Head, and Deputy Head Academic; a group discussion with pupils; and teaching a music lesson. Ideally, these will take place on site, though online interviews may be arranged for candidates applying from overseas.

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff. Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff is required to complete and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold its requirements.