King's Worcester - Assistant Director of Music

Location: Worcestershire
School: King's Worcester
Type: Full-time | Term Time
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Summary

The King's School, Worcester seeks an outstanding Assistant Director of Music to join our thriving and highly respected Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a rich musical heritage.

Detail

The King's School, Worcester is seeking an outstanding Assistant Director of Music to join our thriving and highly respected Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a rich musical heritage, outstanding performance opportunities, and a close relationship with Worcester Cathedral.

Music occupies a central place in life at King’s Worcester, with a vibrant programme of concerts, ensembles, productions, services and tours. Working alongside the Director of Music, the successful candidate will teach across Years 7 to 13, lead ensembles, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape the future of music across the Foundation.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a passionate and inspiring teacher of Music with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage pupils of all ages and abilities
Has strong musicianship and, ideally, is an accomplished pianist and/or organist
Brings energy, creativity and innovation to both classroom teaching and co-curricular music-making
Has excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach
Is committed to supporting pupils’ academic, musical and personal development while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.

What we can offer:

The opportunity to work in a school with a long-standing reputation for musical excellence and achievement
Access to exceptional musical resources, performance opportunities and strong links with Worcester Cathedral
A supportive and collaborative Music Department that values both experience and innovation
Opportunities to shape curriculum development, lead ensembles and contribute to major productions, tours and concerts
A welcoming and inclusive staff community committed to professional growth, wellbeing and excellence in education.

Working pattern and contract: This is a permanent, full-time position, commencing September 2027.

Job description and person specification: An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the job description and person specification below.

Questions? Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk

How to apply

Applicants must complete an application form which can be found on our Vacancies page and should be emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk
When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
Application deadline: 9am Monday 9th November 2026
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

The King’s Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here’s what we can offer you…

We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.
Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Free Yoga classes.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.