We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of Music to join our school. Could that be you?
About the Role and You
The School is seeking to appoint a bright and innovative part-time Assistant Director of Music from September 2024 or January 2025. The Assistant Director of Music will support the Director of Music in delivering Music throughout the School both within the classroom as well as in the co-curricular music provision. They will teach class music lessons from Year 7 upwards and oversee the development of the curriculum in the Lower School (Years 7-9). The Assistant Director will play a full role in the Music Department’s co-curricular programme and will have the opportunity to lead a range of ensembles and choirs. The Assistant will be fully involved in the running and organisation of the major concerts during the year, including the annual Carol Service at Tewkesbury Abbey and St Edward’s Spring Concert at Pittville Pump Room. The Assistant will also be the first point of contact for our dedicated team of Visiting Music Teachers. This role is equally suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) aspiring to be a Director of Music or a more experienced teacher.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- show clear commitment to safeguarding children;
- be a well-qualified graduate of Music or a related discipline (QTS);
- have good keyboard skills;
- show clear commitment to safeguarding children;
- be a well-qualified graduate of Music or a related discipline;
- have good keyboard skills
- show clear commitment to safeguarding children;
- be a well-qualified graduate of Music or a related discipline;
- have good keyboard skills;
- take a full role in leading and conducting ensembles, choirs and performances across the School;
- plan and teach class lessons in an engaging manner in a highly successful Music department across all year groups from Year 7 upwards;
- support the progress of all students studying Music by taking a role in departmental support and enrichment sessions;
- assist with the development of partnership projects with local schools;
- set clear expectations for pupil behaviour within an encouraging classroom environment;
The Assistant Director of Music will report to the Director of Music, and ultimately to the Head Teacher.
What Can We Offer You?
- Small class sizes.
- Ability to engage in a collaborative learning communities.
- Coaching development.
- Bursaries for dependent children at any Alpha School.
- Bonus for our ‘Refer a Friend Scheme.’
- Wellness programme.
- Access to life assurance.
- Lunch provided.
- On-site parking.
- Exceptional grounds and facilities.
To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.
If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to [email protected] along with your CV.
Please also fill out our form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact with you shortly.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Edward’s School.
St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.