Job vacancy

Director of Music

Full Time

Closing date: 22.11.2024

Full Time, September 2025 start

St Joseph’s College is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for an inspirational, dynamic, and versatile Director of Music to join our team and elevate the musical life of the College. We are seeking an outstanding musician and teacher who possesses the expertise, energy, and passion to lead, inspire, and develop music across the College. This is your chance to shape the future of music at St Joseph’s and leave a lasting impact on both students and staff.

With a reputation for artistic excellence, St Joseph’s College proudly holds the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award, recognised by Arts Council England for our exceptional commitment to the arts and cultural education. Our Creative & Performing Arts faculty is dedicated to fostering creativity, exploration, and mastery, enabling every pupil to unlock their full artistic potential.

The Music Department is equipped to inspire success. We boast two well-appointed Music rooms, one featuring a suite of Apple Macs with cutting-edge music technology. In addition, we offer a sound recording room, five practice rooms, and dedicated space for our talented peripatetic Music staff. At the heart of our College, we proudly house a stunning Bechstein Model D Grand Piano in our Chapel, alongside new pianos throughout the school.

If you are an enthusiastic, talented musician with a vision for excellence and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to bring your passion to St Joseph’s College and play a pivotal role in shaping our students’ musical journeys.


Closing date: Midday on Monday 22 November with interviews w/c Monday 2 December 2024.

The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.     

Please send a completed application form and covering letter which evidences your suitability for this position to [email protected].


To help with your application the following guidance relating to recruitment at St Joseph’s College is available for all applicants to download:


St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.

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