Music Therapist - Linden Lodge School - Greater London

Term time Only (39 Weeks per Year)

Required: September 2026

Contract: Maternity Cover

Do you want to be part of an outstanding and successful team?

Are you a creative and innovative practitioner?

Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes best practice and values its staff?

We have an exciting opportunity within the Creative & Therapeutic Arts Team at Linden Lodge School.

We are seeking a Music Therapist to join the team, to provide therapeutic input for pupils throughout the school and to contribute to whole school approaches that promote positive mental health and wellbeing. The postholder will have experience working within education with children and young people with a wide range of sensory, developmental, mental health and behavioural needs.

A responsive and flexible way of working is essential to meet the needs of our pupils. We welcome applications from newly qualified music therapists.

Please Note: This post is covering a Maternity Leave and is fixed term for a maximum of 12 months. The contract may end sooner depending upon the return date of the substantive postholder.

What can we offer you?

• A school which values you as a professional
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme

Fully completed applications should be emailed to:

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, you can also download an application and details from the school website

Closing Date: 15 June 2026 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 15 June 2026

Interview Date: 23 June 2026

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB

Telephone: 020 8788 0107