THE SCHOOL

Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity, founded by Canon Francis Holland in 1878, educating over 1,300 girls and employing over 350 staff. The Trust manages two Senior independent day schools for girls across London; Francis Holland Sloane Square and Francis Holland Regent's Park, both educating girls from 11-18. In addition, the Trust manages Francis Holland Preparatory School educating girls from 4-11 in the Chelsea borough. The Francis Holland Preparatory School is an iconic building on Manresa Road offering a wealth of impressive facilities enabling the school to be two form entry with approximately 20 girls per class. We offer excellent academic and pastoral education to girls, including sport, music and other co-curricular activities.

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational musician and educator to lead our Music Department on a permanent basis from September 2026. This opportunity would suit someone who wishes to work as part of a dedicated Prep School team and has a passion for music and the arts education. The successful candidate would ideally have experience in teaching music in the Preparatory phase of education, QTS and music qualifications relevant to the post. We are accepting applications for either full-time or part-time (0.8fte).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Foster a disciplined and stimulating learning environment and encourage enthusiasm for learning, and understanding of the subject
Plan and teach well-structured, high-quality lessons, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge and positively support whole school initiatives
Prepare and lead musical performances, for example, concerts and services, and assist with musicals
Strong keyboard skills and the ability to accompany to a reasonable level and/or act as a rehearsal pianist for ensembles
Set and mark work carried out by the girls in class and for homework
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of girls
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge girls
Promote good progress and outcomes by girls
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards
Ensure that your classroom and communal areas are an environment for effective learning, as well as embracing girls' work
support and work collaboratively with the Class Teachers, and Teaching Assistants, in the Prep School
Line manage the VMTs and oversee their administration
Maintain and manage regular parental contact in order to foster and build good relationships
Contribute to the marketing of the school through contributions to newsletters, event programmes, the school magazine, the website and attending school events
Provide cover lesson plans for any absence

Please see attached job information pack for further details on the role and its duties.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application via My New Term by the closing date, 10.00am on Friday 24 April 2026. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage and applications will be addressed in order of receipt. Early application is advised.

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