Director of Music – York | Independent Sector

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We are working with a historic independent school in York recruiting for a Director of Music. This is a leadership position for an expert musician capable of managing a busy department and maintaining the school’s long-standing musical traditions.

The Role You will lead the Music department, overseeing the academic curriculum and a wide-reaching extracurricular program. The role requires a balance of classroom teaching and the management of peripatetic staff and school ensembles. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Music curriculum at KS3, KS4, and A-Level

• Conducting the school’s main orchestra and chapel choir

• Coordinating a full calendar of concerts, recit...