Teacher of Music (0.3fte)

Teacher of Music

Location: Sunninghill, near Ascot, Berkshire

Status: Permanent, 0.3FTE, Term Time Only

Start Date: 20/04/2026

The Marist School is seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our highly regarded Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to nurturing creativity, confidence, and musical excellence in girls aged 2- to 18- years old.

The successful candidate will teach Music across the Prep and Senior School, delivering engaging and imaginative lessons that motivate pupils of all abilities. They will play an active role in the school’s rich co‑curricular programme, contributing to choirs, ensembles, and musical performances. The role also involves supporting the planning and delivery of concerts, productions, and whole‑school musical events, working collaboratively with the Director of Music.

We are looking for someone who is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for music education. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to helping pupils thrive in an all‑girls environment. They should also be willing to contribute fully to the wider life of this busy and dynamic school.

The Marist School employs around 120 members of staff, and we are proud to be a diverse community that fosters a family spirit. The School is a leading independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 to 18 and boys aged 2 to 7.  We have a values-led culture within a calm setting rooted in kindness, service, and a strong moral code, through which we deliver exceptional academic fire power.

At The Marist, our girls reach for the stars, but with their feet firmly on the ground. Rooted in humility and quiet confidence, pupils are supported by high-calibre staff who provide academic challenge, develop each girl’s unique strengths, and prepare them to be anything they choose – trailblazers, changemakers, and good citizens.

If you would like to contribute to our mission, please apply here: https://www.themarist.com/our-school/career-opportunities/ 

Closing Date: 08 March 2026

Interview Date: w/c 09 March 2026

Applications will be considered as they arrive which may extend to interviewing candidates of interest before the closing date. Therefore, all candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible, because this opportunity may be withdrawn at any time.

The Marist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts at The Marist are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.

Right to work: The successful candidate will be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. The School does not sponsor employees needing a visa to work in the UK.