Head of Brass and Woodwind

We are seeking an outstanding musician and teacher to lead Brass and Wind at Oundle and to play a significant strategic role within a large and thriving Music Department. This is a senior, full-time post, with responsibility for the musical, organisational and professional leadership of Brass and Wind across the School. In return for your dedication and expertise, you can expect to be highly valued and offered ongoing professional development and support.

Oundle is a full boarding school with extensive opportunities beyond the curriculum, and music plays a central role in the life of the School. The role of a teacher usually involves a balance of teaching, co-curricular leadership and pastoral contribution. The Head of Brass and Wind will combine 1:1 teaching with responsibility for ensemble direction, staff leadership and the strategic development of these key departments, and we always do our best to match an individual’s interests and experience with their wider commitments.

The Head of Brass and Wind provides professional and organisational leadership for a large and diverse team of approximately fifteen Visiting Music Teachers, delivering specialist teaching across the full breadth of woodwind and brass, including pipes. The role works closely with colleagues responsible for large-scale ensembles, including the School’s 90-strong CCF Band, contributing to the strategic development and long-term sustainability of brass and wind provision across the School.

Oundle supports our Heads of Instrument with a 14-day annual professional allowance, which may be used flexibly for high-level musical and professional development, including specialist CPD, performing commitments, professional engagements and other opportunities that support continued artistic excellence. We recognise the importance of appointing outstanding musicians to these roles and are committed to supporting their ongoing development as performers, teachers and leaders.