Director of Music
- Organisation: Royal High School Bath
- Location: Somerset
- Salary info £43,650.00 per annum
- Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 27 March 2026
At Royal High Bath we are seeking a talented Director of Music to lead our vibrant Music department.
Salary: GDST Regional ML2, no less than £43,650
Closing date: Friday 27 March at 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 31 March
Purpose
Our Music Department is a vibrant, creative hub with a strong reputation for excellence. As Director of Music you will be responsible for the following:
Curriculum
Music taught from Year 5 to Year 13
Strong uptake at GCSE and A Level Music
Growing interest in A Level Music Technology
A curriculum that blends classical, contemporary, and digital approaches
Facilities
A state of the art recording studio with industry standard equipment
A digital production suite with leading DAWs
Multiple rehearsal rooms and teaching spaces
A performance hall used for concerts, recitals, and whole school events
Creative Arts Collaboration
A close working relationship with the Drama Department
Joint planning of school productions, musicals, and interdisciplinary arts events
Shared commitment to a One School creative vision
Co Curricular Life
Choirs, orchestras, bands, chamber groups, and contemporary ensembles
Regular concerts, showcases, and collaborative arts events
Opportunities for tours, competitions, and partnerships with external organisations
A large team of peripatetic teachers offering a wide range of instrumental and vocal tuition
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
GDST pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Free lunches during term time
Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post in September 2026. An excellent remuneration package commensurate with the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate will be offered. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included.
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At Royal High Bath we are seeking a talented Director of Music to lead our vibrant Music department.
Description
Salary: GDST Regional ML2, no less than £43,650
Closing date: Friday 27 March at 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 31 March
Purpose
Our Music Department is a vibrant, creative hub with a strong reputation for excellence. As Director of Music you will be responsible for the following:
Curriculum
Music taught from Year 5 to Year 13
Strong uptake at GCSE and A Level Music
Growing interest in A Level Music Technology
A curriculum that blends classical, contemporary, and digital approaches
Facilities
A state of the art recording studio with industry standard equipment
A digital production suite with leading DAWs
Multiple rehearsal rooms and teaching spaces
A performance hall used for concerts, recitals, and whole school events
Creative Arts Collaboration
A close working relationship with the Drama Department
Joint planning of school productions, musicals, and interdisciplinary arts events
Shared commitment to a One School creative vision
Co Curricular Life
Choirs, orchestras, bands, chamber groups, and contemporary ensembles
Regular concerts, showcases, and collaborative arts events
Opportunities for tours, competitions, and partnerships with external organisations
A large team of peripatetic teachers offering a wide range of instrumental and vocal tuition
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
GDST pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Free lunches during term time
Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post in September 2026. An excellent remuneration package commensurate with the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate will be offered. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included.
