Head of Music and Performing Arts, Prep School

The Prep School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Performing Arts, full time from September 2025. The Head of Performing Arts will lead and develop our strong music department, whilst establishing and driving a fledgling drama and dance provision. You will be responsible for the music and performing arts provision from Preschool to Year 6, including the coordination of timetabled and co-curricular activities, and performances.

The successful candidate will advance the vision for music and performing arts at St Swithun's, where we seek to promote a love of music, drama and dance for all, offering a platform for those with particular interest and ability to thrive in these areas. They will encourage an awareness and enjoyment of a wide range of artistic forms, traditions, cultures and styles. The Head of Performing Arts will teach class music, run choirs and ensembles, lead and coordinate performing arts performances throughout the year, and manage a visiting team of peripatetic teachers who provide specialist tuition. Head