Job Description

Marlborough College, one of the UK's leading co-educational boarding schools, is seeking an inspiring and dynamic

Head of Instrumental Studies

to lead its thriving and ambitious music department.


This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape the future of instrumental music at one of the UK's leading co-educational boarding schools. The successful candidate will oversee a large team of Visiting Music Teachers, direct major College ensembles including

Brasser

and the

Big Band

, and play a central role in delivering a rich and varied programme of concerts, recitals, and events.


You will be an outstanding teacher and musician, capable of motivating pupils of all abilities and leading with creativity and vision. A specialism in

low brass

is preferred, though all exceptional candidates are encouraged to apply.


Join a forward-thinking department in a school renowned for its musical excellence, world-class facilities, and commitment to nurturing talent and passion for performance.

Why Marlborough?

Join a nationally renowned school with a rich musical heritage. Work in world-class facilities, including the

Memorial Hall

concert venue. Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking department that values creativity, excellence, and joy in performance.

Our Salary and Benefits


The College offers a sector-leading range of benefits for teachers, including:

pay scales substantially above those in the maintained sector, with salaries set according to qualifications and experience local accommodation which is provided as part of the package for the better performance of duties (with no council tax or water rates) meals each day in Norwood Hall (term time) membership of our private health scheme free Parking for all employees professional development and ongoing CPD fee remission for dependents, subject to meeting the College's entrance requirements

To find out more about the Music Department including our video please click on Co-Curricular Music.


To view the Job description please click the apply button.


Marlborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."