Director of Music

Due to an internal promotion, Bishopsgate School is seeking an inspiring and committed Director of Music to lead our thriving department from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented musician and teacher to shape the strategic direction of music across the school, lead a team of peripatetic teachers, and play a central role in our rich and varied musical programme.

We are seeking an outstanding musician and teacher with the ability to inspire pupils of all ages and abilities. The successful candidate will be a confident pianist, capable of accompanying rehearsals, performances and school events, with strong sight-reading skills highly desirable. They will combine excellent classroom practice with the organisational and leadership skills needed to manage a busy and successful music department.

The successful candidate will teach classroom Music from Years 4-8, direct our well-established Junior Choir (Years 3 and 4), and prepare pupils for key e...