Head of Instrumental Music

Permanent / Full-time

St. Peter’s School, Cambridge is a leading Independent, co-educational Year 7–13 boarding and day school set in a beautiful rural campus. We are seeking an inspirational and highly skilled Head of Instrumental Music to lead our vibrant and growing instrumental programme across curricular and co-curricular settings.

About the Role

The Head of Instrumental Music oversees a comprehensive school-wide programme, nurturing students from beginner through to advanced levels. This position leads a team of instrumental tutors, conducts ensembles, supports curriculum delivery, and plays a key role in shaping performance opportunities, events, and the musical life of the school.

We are seeking a leader who is passionate about music education, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to developing young musicians to their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the instrumental music programme across all year levels.
• Lead, conduct, and develop school ensembles
• Teach at orchestral or band instruments (e.g., strings, woodwind, brass, percussion) and offer one-on-one tuition as required.
• Manage and mentor a team of specialist instrumental tutors across classical, jazz, and contemporary fields.
• Oversee performance planning, concerts, competitions, and external events.
• Collaborate and implement on complimentary curriculum and co-curricular pathways that engage, challenge, and retain students.
• Manage instrument assets, and resource planning.
• Foster strong relationships with students, whānau, staff, and the wider community.
• Contribute actively to the Performing Arts Faculty and wider school life, including evening and weekend commitments.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate with :

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an enthusiastic, creative, and visionary leader who can inspire a love of music across the school. You bring resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in both performance and pedagogy. You value teamwork and thrive in a dynamic arts environment.

Applications close 9 : 00am, Friday 12 December 2025 and will be reviewed as they are received.

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