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Friday, October 16, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Director of Music

St George's Junior School

Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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St George’s Junior School seeks an outstanding, inspirational Director of Music to lead its thriving department from April 2027. Music sirs at the heart of School life: in the classroom, in worship, and in concerts and productions.

The Director of Music teaches class music from Nursery to Year 6, directs the choirs and ensembles and oversees instrumental and vocal tuition, so every pupil enjoys making music and is supported and challenged to be the best version of themselves.

We are a Catholic school with a Josephite ethos that welcomes pupils of all faiths and none, and we are seeking a leader who will bring our values of Hospitality, Politesse, Douceur, Pastoral Care and Inclusiveness to life through music.

This full-time, permanent post is based at the Junior School. The Director of Music reports to the Assistant Head (Operations & Digital), is responsible to the Headmaster and line manages the music teachers and visiting music teachers (VMTs).

Full details, including the job description, can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack. For Safer Recruitment purposes all applicants must complete an application form, which can be accessed by clicking the Apply online button.

Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026

Interviews: w/c 16 November 2026

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Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-10-16

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Opportunity and Market

Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-16.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-16.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-16.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-16; retrieved 2026-10-16.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-16; retrieved 2026-10-16.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-16; retrieved 2026-10-16.