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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

King's Bruton

Bruton, Somerset BA10 0ED

  • Expired
Salary:
Dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
7 December 2018

Job overview

TEACHER OF MUSIC for September 2019 (Full time)

King’s Bruton is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school of 350 pupils aged 13-18. 

We require a well-qualified, creative and enthusiastic teacher of GCSE and A level Music/ Music Technology to join a very strong department, as from November 2018, in a new Music School. The successful candidate will teach music throughout the school as well as supporting and contributing to the schools vibrant and popular programme of music activities/ groups and concerts. The successful candidate will also benefit from working in the new state of the art Music School with impressive teaching, performance, practice, technology and recording facilities. The department continues to achieve excellent academic results both at GCSE and A Level and the uptake of music throughout the school is strong.

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching music and will share responsibility for enriching and enthusing the pupils in the music department. We are looking for person with creative ideas, the ability to innovate, and a determination to raise pupil achievement. The position is suitable for both experienced and newly qualified teachers and there may be the possibility to combine this position with a Resident Tutor position in the school. 

Further details may be obtained from the HR Assistant (01749 814316 or recruitment@kingsbruton.com).                  

Completed application forms, together with letters of application and your curriculum vitae, should be sent to recruitment@kingsbruton.com

Closing date: Friday 7th December 2018.  

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 10th December 2018.

King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About King's Bruton

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+44 1749 814200

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King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.

King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.

Headmaster

Ian Wilmshurst

Values and vision

King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.

Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.

ISI report

“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”

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Applications closed