Director of Music – Full time, permanent
Cheltenham
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.
To find out more, please click on Apply Now.
Closing date: 12.30pm, Monday 2 February 2026.
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
Applications 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 the safeguarding of children
