Music Graduate

Full time, fixed term from late August 2026 until July 2027

Salary

£16,000 per annum paid over 11 months

This role will close at 09.00am on Friday 20th February 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th February 2026.

There is a genuine occupational requirement (as defined by Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female. Accordingly, this post is open to women only.

Job Description

We are seeking an outstanding Music Graduate to work with young musicians at all levels in a leading music department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop as a musician and an educator, working as part of a supportive team of dedicated and experienced music teachers.

Providing support to the residential teams to deliver outstanding pastoral care and activities for the boarders. Woldingham has 6 boarding houses, each run by a Housemistress and Assistant Housemistress. Graduates form part of the wider boarding team usually assigned to one specific house but with the ability to work across a variety of ages as the need arises.

About Woldingham School

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. It is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional Development and Staff Welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts, and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.