Appointment of Prep School Head of Music (Maternity Cover)
Overview
- The School is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of Music to act as maternity cover for the period 1 September 2026 - 20 June 2027.
- We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic teacher to ensure that all of our children in the Prep School, from 8-13, boarding and day, are able to develop their love for, and skills in, musicianship.
- The successful candidate will have an outstanding ability to communicate with children, their parents and staff team members, an enthusiastic and caring attitude with the ability to engage in a warm and supportive way with the children.
- They will enjoy making learning about music fun, strive to encourage a real love of learning both in and out of the classroom, and inculcate good musical habits for life.
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School, a passion for working with children and high standards of professional practice.
- The successful candidate will have good digital literacy skills.
Location
Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven Road
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1NN
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
How to Apply
If you are excited by the opportunity of playing such a key role at Belhaven, please download the application form on our website.
The following should then be submitted to Ms Isabella Bennett, Bursar, via: bursar@belhavenhill.com:
- Your fully completed application form (please note that you are welcome to submit your CV alongside your completed application form)
- A covering letter
Interview process
Applications will be assessed against the information provided in this document. Longlisted candidates will be invited to attend a longlist interview which may be held remotely. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview held at Belhaven.
References
Please note that references will be taken prior to interview unless indicated otherwise.
Overseas Police check
Applicants who have lived outside of the UK for more than 3 months in the past 10 years will be required to provide a police check from their country/countries of residence.
Key dates
Application closing date: Friday, 6th March 2026
Safeguarding and Equal opportunities
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to download from the School’s website www.belhavenhill.com. Please take the time to read this document.
It is the policy of this School to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.
All new appointments are subject to a probationary period of 1 year.
