Teacher of Music
St George's College, Weybridge
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- St George's competitive salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2020
- Apply by:
- 1 June 2020
Job overview
As part of its process of consolidating and strengthening the academic life of the school, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Music graduate to the position of Teacher of Music from September 2020.
The College is seeking a well-qualified and experienced musician and teacher to work within the department and contribute to the musical life of the School. The extent and scope of this position will depend on the individual strengths of the successful candidate, but particular emphasis will be placed on:
• the level of experience in delivering to GCSE and A Level
• an outstanding level of musicianship and ensemble leadership
• high personal and professional standards & well-developed pastoral skills
• experience of successful, enthusiastic collaboration within a departmental team
Specific requirements will include:
• Teaching a timetable of class music throughout the College and at all key stages.
• Working in collaboration with the Acting Director of Music and department to assess and review academic resources with a view to developing and renewing schemes of work.
• Assisting the Acting Director of Music with the administration of public examination submission and the coordination of internal music examinations.
• Coaching and directing ensembles as agreed according to candidate strengths – experience as a string specialist is desirable
• Skills, sight-reading, score-reading and performance experience to accompany pupils up to diploma level and to accompany/conduct both student and professional ensembles
• Teaching of aural and theory lessons up to Grade 8
• Maintaining good links and supporting projects with St George’s Junior School Music Department
• Helping to manage the department’s technical and library resources
• Proposing, organizing and assisting with trips and tours
• Accompanying pupils in concert performances and exam recitals
• Working within a team and sharing fully in the department’s aims, academic work and public performances
Candidates must have an excellent honours degree in Music and have practical skills in Music equivalent to a Diploma level in their given instrument. Particular attention will be paid to the candidates’ experience of practical musicianship and their ability to develop coherent projects where performance and academic endeavour are combined.
Candidates must also have keyboard facility to support their instrumental and academic teaching in the classroom. Candidates must also be familiar with general ICT and subject-specific software (Sibelius etc.).
The successful candidate will be fully involved in the life of the Music Department and its busy termly programme of events, concerts and trips/tours and will be warmly encouraged in new initiatives they might like to bring to the post. Music is a central part of College life and the successful candidate will be able to encourage and confidently support pupils at all levels of ability, and to inspire pupils to excel in all aspects of their music making. The successful candidate must feel comfortable with the spiritual ethos of the College and understand the importance of the role of music in Chapel services.
The deadline for applications is by 4pm on Monday 1 June. However, please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview, either via skype or in person, at short notice.
Single staff accomodation may be available on-site.
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About St George's College, Weybridge
Introduction to St George's
St George’s College was founded by the Josephites in 1869, and is a leading academically selective independent co-educational Roman Catholic day school in Surrey. There are over 1,000 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18 who are able to enjoy an 100 acre campus full of excellent facilities, including a world class Activity Centre, built for our 150th anniversary in 2019.
We aim to develop perfectly balanced and quietly confident individuals by educating minds, expanding hearts and empowering lives, and our inspirational teaching inspires a love of learning and fulfils aspirations and potential. It’s this approach to education that puts us in the top 5% of schools nationwide for Value Added; something we are particularly proud of.
Build a great future with us
We want our school to be full of people who reflect and embrace our Josephite ethos. This is the embodiment of our Josephite values of politesse, douceur, happiness, zeal, hospitality, collaboration, and inclusivity. Our ethos generates a true feeling of family, and underpins how we behave with everyone while at St George’s. It positively impacts how we undertake our individual job roles whilst contributing to the culture at St George's.
What we offer:
- Staff professional development
- For teaching staff: accommodation is available onsite, with subsidised rent each flat includes a living room, bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. The occupancy of these flats requires no further commitment from teachers.
- ECT induction programme providing support and ongoing training
- On-site parking
- Fee remission for permanent appointments
- Free freshly prepared lunch
- Employee assistance programme and Benenden healthcare membership
- Employee loan scheme for permanent appointments
- Pension for business staff with doubled employer contribution up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave for business staff, increasing to 30 days on your 5th anniversary
- Staff discounts with local retailers
- Children’s holiday camp discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Uniform, where required
- Staff social events (annual staff dinner etc.)
Benefits of living and working in Weybridge
Weybridge is a small popular town with a good selection of branded and independent shops, great places to eat and beautiful woodlands and canal walks. Weybridge station offers at least four trains an hour taking only 29 minutes to reach London Waterloo station.
The College is situated on the outskirts of Weybridge on an attractive 100-acre site conveniently close to the intersection of the M3 and M25 motorways and just 20 minutes from Heathrow airport.
Academics
There are over 130 teaching staff in the College with an equal split of men and women, and some staff live on campus. Rachel Owens is the incumbent Headmistress, and she and the College are members of HMC and CISC.
The school has a selective entry and is oversubscribed. The majority of children join in First Year (Year 7), although there is a smaller entry into Third Year (Year 9) and the Sixth Form (Lower Sixth). Where space allows, new students may also arrive out of these usual intakes into Second, Third and Fourth Years.
New staff and induction
There is strong support for new teaching staff starting at the College, with an extensive induction programme. Newly appointed staff are encouraged to visit in the Summer Term to receive training and guidance from the Head of Department prior to the beginning of their employment. In addition, the College offers support and on-going training for newly qualified teaching staff lead by Mr Andy Cornick, Deputy Head (Operations) who is responsible for the welfare of new staff. There is an active and social Common Room committee and a broad range of teaching staff, many who have depth of experience and knowledge of St George’s from several years with us. QTS induction is facilitated.
All the teaching staff receive excellent support from business staff: the Bursar directs over 120 College employees including administration, IT, finance and catering. The annual appraisal scheme encourages staff to develop their careers and supports them in identifying training or study to assist in their development as teachers.
We aim to provide a caring and nurturing atmosphere at our independent day school – not just for our students. For everyone who works with us too, we want to make this an enjoyable and fulfilling environment. If you’d like to be part of it, you can look forward to excelling training and support, not to mention a range of outstanding benefits.
If you enjoy working as part of a friendly team and take a real pride in a job well done, this is your opportunity to join us here at St George’s Weybridge.
St George’s Weybridge is 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. St George’s Weybridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a registered Educational Charity no. 1017853 as well as a data controller and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as required under current data protection legislation. Further information about how we use personal data is available in our Privacy Notice.
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