Stamford School is offering a fantastic opportunity for a recent Music Graduate with ambitions for a career in teaching & extracurricular Music to join us until July 2026. We have both residential and non-residential opportunities.
We would like to hear from Graduates of Music degrees who have ambitions in teaching and can offer some leadership in our extracurricular programme, focusing on the a particular music discipline.
The applicant will become members of the music department, playing a full role in our busy independent day and boarding schools.
Music is one of our core co-curricular pillars here at Stamford, ensuring that our students can discern their pathway academically as well as developing key transferrable skills outside the classroom. It is the school's desire to develop the skills of all students interested in music, regardless of their current musical abilities, and to promote a life-long appreciation and enjoyment of music.
This is a term time only role (34 weeks per year) that attracts an annual salary of £18,132 on a non-residential basis, or £15,594 on a residential basis.
Desired Criteria
* Personal experience of boarding or residential environment.
* Possess a Driving License (held for 2 years).
* A willingness to lead and contribute to Chapel services.
Essential Criteria
* Hold a relevant degree or suitable music qualification.
* Relevant experience/qualifications in the music field.
* Experience and/or interest in working with young people and to pursue a career as a teacher or in a music related field.
* Be empathetic and have an understanding and be able to recognise the needs of children in a boarding environment.
* Possess good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
* Able to support students pastorally and role model appropriate behaviours.
* Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular music performances and recitals.
Application details
Closing date for applications is the 3rd October 2025.
Further details, including a full list of key responsibilities and essential criteria, can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.
Please note that to be considered for this vacancy, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link:
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £15,594.00-£18,132.00 per year
Work Location: In person