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Director of Music

Director of Music

Heritage School

Cambridgeshire

Salary:
Up to £38,500, depending upon experience
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
24 April 2019 (start of our summer term)
Apply by:
1 February 2019

Job overview

Essential Information

  • This position is temporary for 12 months, from Easter 2019 to Easter 2020
  • Part-time position, approximately 70% of full-time
  • Teaching mainly Seniors (Y7-Y11), but also teaching Juniors (Y3-Y6)
  • Ability to teach the IGCSE is essential (very small IGCSE classes of 2-6 pupils) 
  • Includes organising various musical events throughout the year, as well as a small number of clubs

About Heritage School

  • Founded in 2007
  • A small school (about 200 pupils aged 4-16) with small class sizes (16-18 pupils)
  • Minimal paperwork so you can get on with teaching
  • Motivated pupils and supportive families
  • Focus on enjoyment in learning and whole-person development
  • A broad curriculum with unique features
  • Music prioritised in the curriculum
  • Emphasis upon books
  • Christian ethos

We are seeking someone who...

  • Shares our vision for education
  • Has a particular passion for and ability to lead choral music
  • Is a confident teacher able to manage small classes cheerfully and effectively
  • Has good relational and organisational skills
  • Is fully supportive of our Christian ethos and has some knowledge of Christian musical traditions

How to apply

  • You can learn more about the vision of Heritage School by visiting our website  www.heritageschool.org.uk 
  • Go to www.facebook.com/heritagecambridge to get a feel for the rich life of Heritage School
  • Download the Job Description (which includes a Person Specification) and our Application Form.
  • Complete the Application Form and email it to administrator@heritageschool.org.uk
  • The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 1 February 2019
  • Interviews will be conducted late in the w/c Monday 4th February and early in the following week (commencing Monday 11th February).

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will be carefully vetted to ensure they are suitable to work with children. A successful candidate will:

  • Complete our application form
  • Attend a face-to-face interview
  • Explain any gaps in his/her employment history
  • Provide a professional and character referees
  • Provide photographic identification and proof of address
  • Provide evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications
  • Read and agree to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy
  • Verify that he/she is sufficiently fit physically to perform his/her duties
  • Complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

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About Heritage School

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  • Heritage School
  • 17-19 Brookside, Cambridge
  • Cambridgeshire
  • CB2 1JE
  • United Kingdom
+44 1223 350615

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Heritage School is an independent co-educational day school occupying three adjacent Victorian houses in the centre of Cambridge. Founded in 2007, the school has grown year on year and now educates approximately 200 pupils age 4-16 years.

Heritage School is single-form entry with small class sizes. Our size enables us to deliver a unique educational experience. Every pupil is well known and supported and makes excellent academic progress.

The school aims to provide a knowledge rich curriculum which engages, inspires and challenges pupils and which encourages the enjoyment of learning for its own sake. The school's goal is to see pupils leave Heritage motivated to live well, confident in themselves, skilfully and creatively engaged with ideas and with the world around them, actively contributing to society, and well prepared to face the challenges of life and the 21st century workplace.

To learn more about Heritage School please visit our website.

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