Assistant Director of Music

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, London, W14 8BZ

83 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale and Upper Pay Scale (£40,317-£62,496)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B (£5,870)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has a good degree in Music
  
• Has experience of teaching at Key Stages 3, 4 & 5
• Has strong musical skills and experience of directing ensembles and choirs
• Is keen to contribute to the school’s extensive extra-curricular music programme
• Has a love for music and is passionate about sharing that with our students
• Possesses good keyboard skills
• Is looking to develop as a teacher and musician
• Is a strong team player, able to get along with people in a very busy environment
• Will be imaginative in their approach to classroom teaching and choice of repertoire for extra-curricular groups
• Will have tremendous ambition for the musical achievement of the pupils
  

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive Inner London salary
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming and supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Director of Music Information.pdf - 12.9 MB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Director of Music JDPS.pdf - 311 KB (opens in new tab)

Secondary Teacher JDPS.pdf - 317 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School website
• Email address: hrteam@sjscat.co.uk
• Phone number: 02076038478
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cardinal-vaughan-memorial-rc-school-london

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School has a strong Catholic ethos, a pan-London intake, a tradition of outstanding academic outcomes and a strong regard for good behaviour, self-discipline and self-improvement among its pupils, whatever their background or ability.

Arranging a visit to The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@sjscat.co.uk.

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