THE SCHOOL
Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity, founded by Canon Francis Holland in 1878, educating over 1,300 girls and employing over 350 staff. The Trust manages two Senior independent day schools for girls across London; Francis Holland Sloane Square and Francis Holland Regent’s Park, both educating girls from 11-18. In addition, the Trust manages Francis Holland Preparatory School educating girls from 4-11 in the Chelsea borough. The Francis Holland Preparatory School is an iconic building on Manresa Road offering a wealth of impressive facilities enabling the school to be two form entry with approximately 20 girls per class. We offer excellent academic and pastoral education to girls, including sport, music and other co-curricular activities.
THE ROLE
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational musician and educator to lead our Music Department on a permanent basis from September 2026. This opportunity would suit someone who wishes to work as part of a dedicated Prep School team and has a passion for music and the arts education. The successful candidate would ideally have experience in teaching music in the Preparatory phase of education, QTS and music qualifications relevant to the post. We are accepting applications for either full-time or part-time (0.8fte).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Foster a disciplined and stimulating learning environment and encourage enthusiasm for learning, and understanding of the subject
* Plan and teach well-structured, high-quality lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
* Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge and positively support whole school initiatives
* Prepare and lead musical performances, for example, concerts and services, and assist with musicals
* Strong keyboard skills and the ability to accompany to a reasonable level and/or act as a rehearsal pianist for ensembles
* Set and mark work carried out by the girls in class and for homework
* Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of girls
* Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge girls
* Promote good progress and outcomes by girls
* Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
* Ensure that your classroom and communal areas are an environment for effective learning, as well as embracing girls’ work
* support and work collaboratively with the Class Teachers, and Teaching Assistants, in the Prep School
* Line manage the VMTs and oversee their administration
* Maintain and manage regular parental contact in order to foster and build good relationships
* Contribute to the marketing of the school through contributions to newsletters, event programmes, the school magazine, the website and attending school events
* Provide cover lesson plans for any absence
If this role is of interest, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button, where you may apply online.
Closing date: 10.00am on Friday 24 April 2026.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage and applications will be addressed in order of receipt. Early application is advised.