TEACHER OF MUSIC

CADOGAN HOUSE SCHOOL

PRE-PREPARATORY & PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT

Part Time (Minimum 0.6 FTE)

Required for September 2026

Are you a passionate musician with a gift for inspiring the next generation? We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our outstanding team at our Pre Prep and Prep School, Cadogan House. 

About Us - RMS is a leading independent girls’ day/boarding School with circa 900 pupils aged 2 to 18 and over 250 teaching and support staff.  We are situated on a beautiful 300-acre parkland estate near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. 

RMS is a distinctive and thriving school, values-led at heart and attaining exceptional outcomes through living our Mission that “Every pupil thrives and is prepared to shape their future”.  Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.rmsforgirls.com for more information.

The Role - Music is a thriving and important subject both within and outside the curriculum at The Royal Masonic School for Girls. 

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can inspire students within the classroom and who would be willing to contribute to enriching music activities beyond the classroom. The successful candidates can expect to teach our pupils aged 4 - 11 with a full range of abilities and will lead both vocal and instrumental ensembles. 

Strong piano skills are essential for leading assemblies and classroom accompaniment. You will work alongside a dedicated team of Senior School colleagues, as well as Visiting Music Teachers, to create a seamless musical journey for every student, delivering a curriculum that balances ‘stretch and challenge’ with the pure joy of creating music. 

Potential candidates must show commitment to self-improvement and commitment to the extracurricular life of the department and of the school. A key requirement of the role will be to successfully support music related clubs, rehearsals, performances  and concerts. 

Further information about the role can be found in the job description. 

What We Offer - We work closely with our staff to create a happy and fulfilling workplace, offering a competitive salary, discounted on-site accommodation (subject to availability) and school fee discounts. 

We expect commitment to self-improvement and we offer extensive professional development with a generous budget. 

Excellent lifestyle benefits include free use of fitness facilities, free lunches, cycle-to-work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

How to Apply - 

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application (to the right on desktop, below on mobile). 

• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted. Link to apply: https://rmsforgirls.com/about-us/working-at-rms/ 

• The vacancy closes on Monday 20th April at 9.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

• Interviews are due to take place week commencing 27th April 2026.

• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact HR at hradmin@rmsforgirls.com or telephone the School on 01923 725762.

The Royal Masonic School is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in every aspect of school life for both pupils and staff in order to enable every individual to thrive. Our school community is built around our core values of inclusivity, courage, ambition, kindness, perseverance and integrity. Through the promotion of these values, we aim to ensure that every individual at RMS is celebrated and empowered to develop both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from everyone who shares these values and will embrace them at all times. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls is a Private Limited Company, Registered No 1339867 England, Registered Charity No 276784