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Cheltenham Ladies' College
HR, Bayshill Road
Cheltenham
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GL50 3EP

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Head of Woodwind, Brass and Percussion – Full time with potential for Part time (0.8 to FTE)

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 2025

A well-qualified, inspiring and experienced musician is required to join our large and vibrant Music department as a full-time Head of Woodwind, Brass and Percussion.

The Music department has seven full-timeand 35 visiting staff, alongside a Graduate Accompanist. Within the Woodwind, Brass and PercussionFaculty there are 6 teachers who currently deliver over 120 individual lessons each week. Currently we have a Symphonic Windband, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Two Flute Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band and in addition two Symphony Orchestras, three String Ensembles, College Choir, Lower College Choir, Gospel Choir, Chamber Choir and a number of Chamber Ensembles.

The Head of Woodwind, Brass and Percussion will direct woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles, conduct the Symphonic Wind Band, teach individual instrumental lessons and manage faculty staff. The post holder will report to the Director of Music and work alongside other full-time staff, including Heads of Keyboard, Vocal Studies and Strings. Ability as an accompanist may be advantageous, but not essential.The ability to teach Class Music to Lower College pupils also forms part of the role. It is expected that the successful applicant will have a strong vision, alongside bold initiatives for growth across the woodwind, brass and percussion departments.

All teachers are expected to contribute to the rich co-curricular life of the College, but there are no residential duties.

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.

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Closing Date: 12.30pm, Friday 14 March 2025.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Please note that 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 childrenand promoting the welfare of children.