GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Music Graduate Assistant
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Music Graduate Assistant
Music Graduate Assistant – Blackheath High School
Required Terms: September 2026 – July 2027
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (with the potential to extend)
- Hours: Part-Time (18 hours per week), flexible across 5 days (Monday–Friday), term time only plus INSET and 4 additional days
- Salary: £28,857 FTE (prorated salary: £11,846.86 per annum)
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Music Graduate Assistant to join our thriving Music Department, supporting the Director of Music and working alongside the Drama department.
Key requirements include:
- Exceptional interpersonal, administrative, and organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable work style, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong musicianship with a broad knowledge of different musical genres
- Experience supporting small ensembles
- A passion for empowering students to develop and excel in music
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Our Music Department at Blackheath High School is popular and successful, offering a diverse curriculum that includes:
- Gamelan
- West African Drumming
- Rap
- Pop Music
- Western Classical Music
Our philosophy emphasises inclusivity, ensuring every student has opportunities to engage with music.
About The School
Blackheath High School, founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), is a selective, independent school for girls aged 3–18.
Nestled on the edge of the stunning Blackheath, the school is close to Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Recent investments (including an £18 million redevelopment of the Senior School) have delivered state-of-the-art facilities to match our high educational standards.
Benefits
Joining Blackheath High School means becoming part of a thriving community within the GDST network. Key benefits include:
- Competitive salaries with progressive pay progression
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Qualification training grants
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefits
- Up to 50% fee discount for children at GDST schools
- Interest-free loans for:
- Training
- Computer purchases
- Travel season tickets
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Competitive employment terms and conditions
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Closing Dates & Next Steps
- Closing date for applications: 29 June 2026 at 12:00 noon
- Interview dates (TBC) – Early applications encouraged
- Note: The GDST may assess and interview candidates before the deadline.
Safeguarding Commitment
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. All candidates must undergo child protection screening as part of the recruitment process.
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