Music Assistant (Events and Music Administration)
Downe House
Thatcham, Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £15,000 + accommodation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Required for September 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 August 2018
Job overview
As one of the leading Girls’ Independent Boarding Schools in the country, we are proud of our thriving Music Department. At Downe House, Music is a valued academic and creative subject that is fully inclusive and equips girls with lifelong musical skills. The Department also runs a successful and varied programme of events throughout the year.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic musician with a degree in Music or relevant subject. This may appeal to an experienced musician or a recent graduate who wishes to develop a career in music administration and event management. In this busy role, you will be assisting with the planning and co-ordination of our wide programme of exciting music events including concerts, tours, competitions, and ensembles. With your strong IT and organisation skills, you will also provide some administrative support to the Music Department and liaise with a wide range of people including pupils, staff and parents.
In return, we offer an excellent working environment, a pleasant one-bedroom studio flat (inclusive of all bills), meals on duty, professional development opportunities and a salary of circa £15,000. This post is offered on a fixed term contract from September 2018 – July 2020.
For recruitment enquiries, please call 01635 204712.
To apply, please download an application form from www.downehouse.net (Jobs).
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 30 August 2018.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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