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Part Time, 32.5 hours per week
Term Time plus seven days during school holidays
Required from 28 August 2025
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Actual salary: £20,101 - £23,823 per annum for working 32.5 hours per week for 35 weeks plus seven days in the school holidays
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, flexible, passionate and forward-thinking person to join the busy, varied and well-established Music Department at JAGS Junior School.
The postholder will be responsible for all administerial jobs within the department including but not limited to: liaising with Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs), parents, staff and pupils; timetabling weekly music lessons; scheduling and running examinations; providing support with concerts and other events throughout the year; and working alongside the Head of Music and VMTs to ensure the Music Department continues to be an environment in which every pupil can thrive.
The successful candidate will be highly computer literate, organised and a good communicator.
We offer:
The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
A diverse benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
- Free onsite parking
- Free gym membership with discounted family rates
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free lunches
- Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
- School fee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free computer loans
- Interest-free transport season ticket loans
With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.
Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:
- To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
- To champion social awareness and sustainability
- To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
- To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
- To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals
If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
How to apply
We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.
Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to/day/vacancies to download an application form and candidate pack.
Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.
For further information please contact [email protected] or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.
Closing Date: Midday on Monday 12 May 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 12 May 2025
Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.
JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.