Job Description
Summary:
Director of Music opportunity at a growing independent school with strong academic and extracurricular programs.
About the School:
A school located in a vibrant area with a modern, eco-friendly campus, offering a diverse and inclusive environment where students of all abilities thrive. The school is committed to excellence in education, pastoral care, and co-curricular development.
The Opportunity:
As the Director of Music, you will lead a dynamic and growing department, teaching Music in KS3 and KS4, and potentially KS5. The role offers the opportunity to expand your impact through extra-curricular activities, curriculum development, and collaboration with other departments. This is an exciting time to join a school with ambitious plans for the future of Music education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Music in Key Stages 3 and 4 with the potential to introduce KS5 as demand increases.
- Develop and implement high-quality, differentiated schemes of learning and resources.
- Prepare students for Music GCSE and A level with a focus on attainment and progression.
- Lead and expand the school’s strong extra-curricular music program, including choirs, orchestras, and instrumental lessons.
- Collaborate with the drama department on the annual musical theatre production.
- Supervise and support visiting peripatetic instrumental teachers.
- Promote the integration of music technology across the curriculum.
- Encourage and develop both choral and instrumental performance opportunities.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- A relevant good honours degree.
- Proficiency as a pianist.
- Experience in teaching Music in a secondary school setting.
- Commitment to developing both choral and instrumental work.
- Experience in either the private or maintained education system.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- A passion for Music and a commitment to raising pupil attainment.
Preferred
- Experience in curriculum development or resource creation.
- Background in music technology or digital music production.
- Experience in leading extra-curricular music programs.
- Experience in directing or collaborating on musical theatre productions.
- Strong knowledge of the latest teaching methodologies and assessment strategies.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with pension and staff fee discount.
- Excellent CPD and staff mentoring program.
- Onsite nursery facilities for 2-4 year olds.
- Access to subsidised school lunches.
- Opportunities for career development and expansion of role.