Junior School Music Administrator

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Music Administrator to work at Eltham College Junior School who will assist with Junior School Music lessons, events and administration.

Detail

Job Title: Junior School Music Administrator

Hours of Work: Term time only; 20 hours per week

Reports to: Head of Junior School Music/Junior School Deputy Head Pastoral

The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College family of schools and the Head of the Junior School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Junior School Music Administrator to work at Eltham College Junior School.

This position will primarily involve Junior School lessons, events, administration, etc. Where there is significant overlap between the Junior and Senior School (e.g. termly instrumental exams), the Music Administrator (based in the Senior School) will lead across both schools but may be supported by the Junior School Music Administrator.

All administration staff in the Junior School work alongside and support each other’s duties during busy periods or during periods of absence. Where required, the postholder, as directed by the Head of the Junior School, may be asked to support the Junior School office in their general duties.

Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. There are now around 1,080 students at Eltham College and Eltham College Junior School. After accepting girls into the Sixth Form for more than 40 years, in September 2020 it also opened Years 3 and 7 to girls, and in September 2024 became fully co-educational, with girls now in every year group. Eltham College and Blackheath Prep merged in September 2023 to create the Eltham College Family of Schools. Eltham College is a top co-educational school and ranked in the Top 20 UK Schools by The Sunday Times in 2024. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with additional training and development opportunities through our generous staff development programme.

Application closing date: 8am on Friday 30 May 2025

Interviews will take place Tuesday 17 June 2025

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Further Information

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/junior-school-music-administrator-se9-4qf-2212740