Starting salary depending on skills, qualifications and experience
An additional Responsibility Allowance is applicable to this role
Relocation assistance available as appropriate
Required for September 2026
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Director of Music to lead our dynamic and thriving Music Department. The successful candidate will shape and deliver a strategic vision for music across the College, ensuring a programme of outstanding breadth, depth, and quality.
This role requires a collaborative leader who will work closely with the Head of Academic Music to maintain seamless operations and achieve shared goals, fostering excellence in both curricular and co-curricular provision.
As one of the world's leading schools, and with a strong pioneering heritage, our aim is to embody excellence, independence and empowerment in the education of young women. Music plays a central part in the life of the College. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive community of dedicated professionals who believe that pupils are at the heart of all we do. We are ambitious for their futures, collectively and individually, and have been so for over 170 years.
Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026 (12.30pm)
First stage interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 9 February 2026. Final stage interviews are to be held in the week commencing 23 February 2026.
A pplications will be considered as they are received and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.
Cheltenham Ladies' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.