Head of Music
The Beacon
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2023
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational and exceptional Head of Music to work with our wonderful Performing Arts team at The Beacon. You would be expected to create and lead an innovative and exciting whole school music agenda and bring creative flair to the Beacon’s performance and productions repertoire.
Our School is a large independent prep school (pupil ages 3 and 13) based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire with close links to London.
The Beacon enjoys a tradition of outstanding musical achievement with around 300 boys learning an instrument, 25 peripatetic staff and over 400 lessons of individual lessons of music and drama taught each week. The department is busy and very high standards are maintained with boys passing grade exams, many at high levels. Boys are prepared for Music Scholarships to senior independent schools and the school has a proud tradition of awards, including Music Exhibitions to Eton, Harrow, Merchant Taylors’ and Oundle.
Our school has a purpose-built music department with eight tuition rooms, a large music teaching room and a Music Technology Suite. There is a strong culture of Performing Arts in the school and our on-site theatre is a place where this aspect of school life comes into its own.
The role is permanent and full-time and is available from September 2023. Ideally, we would wish to place the successful candidate to start at this point, but are open to considering applications from candidates who would not be available until later. When applying, please confirm availability.
To give you a flavour of life at our school, please take a look around our website www.beaconschool.co.uk.
Please download an Application Form from the School’s website and send a copy of your completed Application Form and covering letter by e-mail to: recruitment@beaconschool.co.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 05 June 2023. We would encourage you to submit your application early as we reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the deadline – if, for example, we receive a number of applications of interest early on
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will include DBS checking, references and other checks – all to be undertaken in accordance with School policy
- The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in the job description and person specification in the recruitment pack
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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About The Beacon
The Beacon is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 13, near Amersham in Buckinghamshire, which is only 30 minutes by train from London. We prepare boys for secondary education through a broad curriculum that offers both richness and diversity of opportunity. From the very first steps in initial learning, to success in competitive examinations, our priority is to ensure sound academic development within a happy and stimulating community. In addition, we aim to give all the boys the skills they need to thrive throughout their adult lives, along with a lifelong curiosity and love of learning.
Boys are educated by a caring and dedicated team of expert teachers in well-resourced buildings, a blend of old and new, set in lovely surroundings, with 16 acres of playing fields. High expectations encourage each boy to perform to their best – in the classroom, on the playing fields, in music and in drama. Whatever their ability, we will strive to meet their needs throughout their time at The Beacon.
In each of our vacancies we offer an excellent remuneration package in return for a fulfilling role in one of the foremost prep schools in the country. We seek remarkable people - we look forward to hearing from you.
For further information, do visit the Vacancies section on our website. To enquire about any of our roles, please telephone 01494 736165 or email headspa@beaconschool.co.uk.
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