Head of Music and Drama
Dallington School
Islington
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2022
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2022
Job overview
Head of Music and Drama
Dallington School is seeking to appoint a qualified, passionate and driven teacher to become our new Head of Music and Drama for the start of the Autumn Term 2022. We believe Music and Drama holds an integral role in the artistic, social and emotional development of every child and therefore, underpins our vibrant and innovative curriculum. The post holder will be expected to deliver dynamic lessons to children across the school, Nursery to Year 6. They will have strong keyboard/piano skills, specialist knowledge in music and drama performance and must be willing to contribute fully to the school's extra-curricular programme. In addition, the Head of Music and Drama will work with class teachers to direct high-quality productions.
Part-time with the potential to become full time
We are looking for somebody who:
• Can demonstrate a child-centred approach to the teaching and learning of music and
drama
• Has a clear vision for music and drama throughout the school
• Is looking to place the Performing Arts at the centre of the school
• Has a broad experience of classical and modern musical genres
• Can motivate and inspire a love of music and drama to pupils, parents and staff
• Is willing to take an active and central part in the life of the school
• Can work collaboratively with others and oversee concerts and performances
Dallington School is a creative, vibrant and proudly independent school for children aged 3 to 11 in the heart of London. Established and led for over 40 years by Mogg Hercules MBE, a Dallington education continues to celebrate and embody her progressive vision and ethos by nurturing independent, curious and resilient learners.
Strong student-teacher relationships are extremely important to us at Dallington and enable our children to flourish and become their best selves. Therefore, our children learn in an informal environment where we use first names and celebrate individuality.
We provide each child with a secure and stimulating environment that promotes discovery and a love of learning. We nurture independent, kind and thoughtful young people who are truly happy in their learning - they run into school!
With small class sizes and caring, experienced practitioners, who are given the freedom to share their skills and passions, our children enjoy a breadth of experiences both during the school day and beyond the classroom.
This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a major role in shaping the future direction of music and drama in the school. In return, we will provide you with an attractive salary, excellent opportunities to develop and a friendly professional team.
To apply, please submit a brief letter of application together with a CV and completed application form to caroline.jessop@dallingtonschool.co.uk
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About Dallington School
The original and only alternative, progressive family-run school in the heart of London, welcoming children from 3 to 11.
'The joy and reward of lifelong learning takes time. That time is called childhood, spent with people who understand and value it, in a stimulating environment that promotes it.'
Mogg Hercules MBE
These are the words of our founder, and we are proud to uphold her philosophy and aims to this day.
Dallington School was founded in1978 to offer an alternative, holistic and progressive education to the mainstream on offer at the time. Our philosophy and ideas focus on nurturing children´s development and broadening their learning experiences; encouraging children to become independent and curious learners; we encourage children to learn to think for themselves and we give them the opportunities to explore their interests, develop exceptional collaborative and social skills and debate intelligently. Dallington children are kind, self-aware and aware of others. We want school to be fun; for children to love coming to school; for every day to be a surprise, and most of all for children to feel that they are valued, being listened to and that their contribution is valid.
Situated in Clerkenwell, a stone’s throw from the City of London, St Paul’s and the Barbican, Dallington prides itself on being very different from many independent day schools. Offering a vibrant oasis of creativity, offering a rich and diverse curriculum, we celebrate childhood, embrace the individuality of every child and allow our children to flourish at their own pace in a relaxed and supportive 'family' environment. We offer a child-centred, creative, holistic and ambitious experience, designed to develop the whole, unique child and to prepare them for their onward educational journey.
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