Person profile
Essential
A fully qualified teacher (QTS) with a teaching registration and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Experienced as an Assistant DoM or a full-time
Teacher of Music or similar, in a UK prep school, UK-style school, or similar
Understand the workings of a large and busy Music department, ideally with quality Drama alongside
A strong musician, able to play the piano at least well enough to accompany everyday musical activities, and able to play other instruments
Solid experience teaching Music both in the classroom and instrumentally
Able to and have experience of conducting vocal and instrumental groups
Experience of leading orchestras
Experience of leading musical productions
Experienced at working with and ideally leading a team of highly capable peripatetic teachers
Strength in theory of music
Passionate about all types of music, classic to rock
Excited about the potential to bring Music and Drama together and to lead the development of these subjects
Evidence of relevant continued professional development and evidence based research
Vision and enthusiasm to see and act beyond the classroom
Professional in all respects
Well organised team worker and a strong and motivating communicator
Excellent organising skills with attention to detail
A commitment to teaching varied, stimulating and dynamic lessons, particularly through being fully prepared and knowing your class
An interest in education and child development beyond the academic
Energy, determination and drive to help children succeed and to do their best
You enjoy being with children and facilitating their success
Able to be adaptable, be considerate of others and kind Smart, reliable, enthusiastic, friendly
Be aware, be considerate of and follow good safeguarding practice
Keen to develop enrichment activities in Music and Drama
Desirable
Knowledge of life outside of the UK