Director of Music

Lockers Park is a vibrant day and boarding prep school in the heart of Hertfordshire, where boys achieve excellent results and enjoy an enthusiasm for life. The school holds an excellent academic reputation, priding itself on preparing pupils for the country’s leading public and independent senior schools. The school’s focus is on each boy as an individual and has unbeatable out-of-classroom opportunities. The Good Schools Guide describes Lockers Park as a school that “brings out the best in boys”. Role overview This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a love of music to lead the department and inspire and nuture our pupils confidence in their musical journey. The candidate will deliver and oversee peripetatic lessons and deliver outstanding teaching and leadership of music to boys from Reception to Year 8 including preparation for music scholarship. Boarding and School Life Lockers Park offers its pupils a rich programme that extends well beyond the classroom. We welcome applications from candidates who would enjoy contributing to the wider life of the school, including involvement in our boarding community and evening provision. While not essential, this is strongly encouraged and highly valued. On-site accommodation, with all utilities included, is available for those taking on a boarding role. Suitable for single staff or couples, this offers a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in the life of the school and its community. The job description for the role can be viewed on both the TES website and the Lockers Park vacancy page https://www.lockerspark.co.uk/vacancies/ Candidates are asked to submit their CV with full employment history and a covering letter to champton@lockerspark.co.uk by the closing date of Tuesday 5 May 2026. Lockers Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, online searches will be carried out on applicants prior to interview.