Required for September 2026 or January 2027

Full-time, permanent

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London. Students attain excellent examination results with 90% attaining grade A*-B at A Level and 90% attaining a grade 7-9 at GCSE in 2025.

Following the relocation of the current postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Musician to lead a vibrant, creative and inclusive Music department with a strong reputation for excellence. As Director of Music, you will play a pivotal role providing strategic, creative and operational leadership of Music across the Tormead family of schools. You will lead the development of Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level Music, inspiring and nurturing every student’s musical journey, ensuring they flourish. You will work closely with the Drama department and the Prep School, acting as Musical Director for high-quality school productions and musicals.

You will be a well-qualified Music teacher with a firm grasp of curricular developments, capable of delivering outstanding classroom practice and rich programmes of co-curricular music. We value colleagues who are imaginative, flexible and have the ability to inspire and support students with a warm and collaborative approach. The ability to teach Music Technology to A Level will be considered favourably.

In return, we offer a friendly and inclusive working environment. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, a generous contributory pension scheme, professional development opportunities, free lunches and refreshments during term time and free use of on-site sports facilities. Visits to the School are warmly welcomed so that you can experience the atmosphere and values of our community first-hand.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the HR Team, at recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk. To apply for the role, please click HERE or visit our website www.tormeadschool.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday, 11 May 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.