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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Pre-Prep and Prep Music Teacher

Barrow Hills School

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

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A wealth of musical opportunities for all

We seek to appoint a part-time Teacher of Music to join our flourishing school.

The Music Department aims to enable every pupil, regardless of ability, to experience the highest quality and widest range of music possible. Music is an important and respected part of school life; aiming to bring out the best of all pupils regardless of ability through an exciting curriculum, as we strive for excellence in music.

The ideal applicant will be an experienced and outstanding musician who will use their experience, skills and aptitudes to deliver an inspiring, inclusive and contemporary music curriculum throughout the Prep and Upper Prep departments, fostering musical growth, technological proficiency and creative expression across all age groups. They will foster high levels of musical achievement, confidence and participation among pupils and support the School’s expectation of excellent educational provision, safeguarding and promote the welfare of children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive group of colleagues and the chance to teach, motivate, and inspire diverse and interesting pupils. We also offer job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, a competitive salary, a pension scheme, the potential for on-site accommodation at King Edward’s at a significantly reduced rental, and staff fee remission on school fees at King Edward’s and Barrow Hills, as well as free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Barrow Hills School is a co-ed 2-13 years Preparatory School, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

For further details about the role, please see the Job Description. For more information, please visit our website via the apply button or contact the HR Department at [email protected] or on 01428 686739.

Closing date: Noon on Friday, 6th November 2026.

Applications will be considered on receipt, and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.

Barrow Hills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/online platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

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Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom has 4 linked active ArtistPro listings. 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 2026-08-20.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.