Head of Junior School Music in London

A career opportunity for a confident and adventurous musician with the vision to lead and develop our established music programme for pupils from Reception to Year 3. You will manage all aspects of the music provision in the Junior School, overseeing peripatetic lessons and ensembles, and liaising with the Director of Music to ensure continuity and progression into the Middle and Senior Schools. Music plays an integral part in school life, with over 95% of boys playing at least one instrument and 50 ensembles across the three sites. Recent school concerts have taken place at St John’s Smith Square and Cadogan Hall.

The successful candidate will build upon and further develop this thriving music programme. You will be academically well qualified, with a degree in Music and Qualified Teacher Status, and a strong and experienced piano accompanist. Ideally, you will also have experience of leading and conducting orchestras, choirs, and ensemble groups. You will plan, rehearse, and provide piano accompaniment for Junior School concerts, productions, the Carol Service, and the annual Cadogan Hall Gala Concert.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, contribute to the pastoral development and wellbeing of pupils, and participate in parent evenings. You will teach whole-class music lessons from Reception to Year 3, inspire and support pupils in their musical progress, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality music education.

We are seeking to appoint for a September commencement. Should existing notice periods make this unfeasible, a January start date would also be acceptable. The School is a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys in North London. The Hall School provides a high-calibre education for all our pupils (approx. 470) from age 4 to 13. Our goal is to foster a happy, secure, and energetic community where both pupils and staff can flourish. We welcome applications from across the full range of school settings. Located in Belsize Park, we are easily accessible on the Metropolitan, Jubilee and Northern lines.

Staff benefits

• A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive.
• Free daily three-course buffet-style lunches in term time, which can be tailored to dietary needs, and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification, amongst other further training opportunities.
• Eligible pension scheme with Death in Service Benefit.
• Private health insurance after the qualifying period.
• After one year’s service, fee remission for staff sons (subject to competitive entry procedures).
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme, including access to anonymous counselling services and independent, free and confidential advisory services.
• Access to school counsellors.
• Annual flu vaccination.
• Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work.
• Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms.

For further information about the role and our staff benefits, and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button. Closing date: 20 April 2026. Interview date: 27 April 2026. Start date: 1 September 2026. The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.