Head of Keyboard

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced keyboardist to play a key leadership role within a large and ambitious music department.The post-holder will lead and develop a faculty of five keyboard teachers, articulate a clear artistic vision for keyboard studies, and ensure that standards, repertoire breadth and performance opportunities reflect the School’s serious musical ambitions.Working closely with the Director of Music and fellow Heads of Faculty, the Head of Keyboard combines strategic oversight with direct teaching and carries responsibility for recruitment, faculty development and the continued growth of keyboard studies within the School.The successful candidate will need a strong professional profile as a performer and/or teacher with an excellent track record in instrumental pedagogy.Experience of preparing pupils for conservatoire or competitive progression and a broad knowledge of keyboard repertoire and stylistic practice is equally important.What we offer:When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:• Pension scheme – defined contribution scheme: employee contribution matched by School by factor of two, up to 10% maximum• 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme• Free Westfield Healthcare• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)• Free staff lunches in term-time• School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts• Cycle to work scheme• Employee Assistance Programme• Occupational Health Services• Free annual flu jabs• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer• Favourable rates and terms with local nursery• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.The closing date for applications is: 31st May 2026.Interviews to take place in the week commencing 1st June 2026.Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications therefore, we encourage early submissions.Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact Andrew Webster, Director of Music at DOM@uppingham.co.uk or 01572 820693. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.