Teacher of Music

  • Surrey

  • Surbiton High School

  • Part-time

Summary

Are you a passionate and inspiring Music educator with a particular interest in choral music?

Detail

Are you a passionate and inspiring Music educator with a particular interest in choral music? Surbiton High School is seeking a talented Teacher of Music to join our vibrant and ambitious department. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to nurturing musical excellence and creativity in young people.


About the Music Department


The Music Department at Surbiton High School is vibrant, thriving, and ambitious. We have over 450 individual instrumental and singing lessons taking place each week, and a large team of classroom teachers and VMTs (Visiting Instrumental Teachers). The Department achieves strong outcomes at both GCSE (Edexcel) and A Level (Eduqas), and students regularly leave to study Music at outstanding institutions. The Department runs a very wide range of ensembles across multiple genres, and the busy concert programme includes performances locally and at major venues, including Cadogan Hall and the Royal Festival Hall. The Senior School Music Department has forged strong relationships with the Girls’ and Boys’s Preparatory School Music Departments. Choral music enjoys a very high profile, and we are ideally looking for a candidate with a strong choral interest.


What We’re Looking For


We’re ideally seeking someone with strong choral conducting and vocal coaching skills, and excellent subject knowledge. Keyboard skills would be a bonus. You’ll be a team player with a creative and energetic approach, ready to contribute to our co-curricular programme and inspire pupils of all abilities.


Your Role Will Include


Planning and delivering engaging lessons from KS3 to A Level

Leading and supporting choral and instrumental ensembles

Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Supporting pupils pastorally as a Form Tutor or Deputy Form Tutor

Contributing to concerts, trips, and enrichment activities

Participating in CPD and departmental development


We Offer


A supportive and forward-thinking school community

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A strong mentoring programme for ECTs

A chance to make a real impact in a department that values creativity and excellence


Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.


Ready to inspire the next generation of musicians?


Apply now and become part of a school that celebrates creativity, ambition, and the joy of music.


Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.


Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.


Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.


For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email


recruitment@surbitonhigh.com


Further Information

https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=43180695fS&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=614486K2Xt

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Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT

  • 1116 Day Girls (11-18)
  • HMC, IAPS, ISC, SoH

020 8546 5245 www.surbitonhigh.com

Closing Date: 23 September 2025