Music Teacher - from September 2023

WETHERBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL MARYLEBONE – W1

Boys’ School (7 – 13 years, 384 on roll). Independent Preparatory (IAPS)

MUSIC TEACHER

We seek to recruit either an existing, specialist teacher, or a talented practitioner who would like to develop their career in this direction. Applications are welcome from those with appropriate independent or maintained sector experience, including secondary schools and Early Career Teachers.

The Music Department at Wetherby is a busy and vibrant department that is currently expanding at a rapid pace. We currently have four rock bands, a jazz collective, string ensemble, wind band, three choirs, guitar and harp ensemble, percussion club, and a composing group. We hold regular informal breakfast concerts for the boys to perform in and always have a musical interlude (solo performance) in assembly each week. We currently run acoustic and rock concerts as well as a variety of outside concerts. Quite a few of the leavers go on to get music scholarships and exhibitions at senior schools. We run a yearly music tour, often travelling in Europe.

The Music Department falls within the Performing Arts Faculty and works closely with the Drama Department on a number of productions each year.

Remuneration: Alpha Plus Group Salary Scale

Closing date for applications: Friday 3 February with interviews w/c 20 February 2023

Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be responded to.

Please view the school website for more information about the school and to download the application form and view the job description.

www.wetherbyprep.co.uk/contact/working-at-wetherby-prep/

Please email applications admin@wetherbyprep.co.uk or post to:

Wetherby Preparatory School, Bryanston Square, London W1H 2EA

Tel: 020 7535 3520

Alpha Plus Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of APG you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within APG Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Wetherby Preparatory School

Music Teacher from September 2023                    

The music department at Wetherby is a busy and vibrant department that is currently expanding at a rapid pace. We currently have four rock bands, a jazz collective, string ensemble, wind band, three choirs, guitar and harp ensemble, percussion club, and a composing group. We hold regular informal Breakfast Concerts for the boys to perform in and always have a musical interlude (solo performance) in assembly each week. We currently run Acoustic and Rock concerts as well as a variety of outside concerts. Quite a few of the leavers go on to get music scholarships and exhibitions at senior schools. We run a yearly music tour, often travelling in Europe. This year we are touring to France.

The music department falls within the Performing Arts faculty and works closely with the drama department on a number of productions each year.

Reporting to: Headteacher, Deputy Head, Director of Studies, Director of Music

Introduction

• The post holder will hold responsibility for delivering the curriculum to classes in Years 3-8 as delegated by the Director of Music, Director of Studies, Deputy Head and Headteacher

Main Responsibilities

• To provide high quality teaching to years 3-8
• To contribute to the music department’s schemes of work and resources
• To meet with the Director of Music regularly to evaluate the work of the department and prepare for future events
• To foster professionalism within the Department, with a focus of high expectations and enthusiasm for Music.
• To use appropriate strategies for teaching, assessment, and classroom management consistently and effectively
• To provide ongoing written observations, assessments and reports
• Complete administrative duties as required, including music timetabling
• To communicate effectively with other team members
• To keep up to date with relevant publications and materials to support the planning of lessons
• To promote the activities of the Music Department in the school and wider community through performances at school functions and outside venues
• To play hymns for assemblies in liaison with the Director of Music
• To attend and assist with any rehearsals, school concerts, musicals and other productions, as requested by the Director of Music
• To maintain personal performing skills, thereby setting good standards at the above occasions and providing a source of encouragement for pupils’ own performances.
• To assist the Director of Music, helping to arrange and encourage suitable performance opportunities for all ensembles and pupils throughout the year
• To run extra-curricular music clubs, as suited to the candidate’s specialisms
• To liaise and help the Director of Music with the calendar of events
• To organise visits from suitable organizations or to appropriate concerts to extend the musical experiences available to the boys.
• To work flexibly when required.
• Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records.
• Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.

Other Duties

• To attend any other meetings deemed appropriate to the post.
• To write reports on the children in their care.
• To carry out any additional duties which may from time to time be required by the SMT.
• To exercise appropriate professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in the carrying out of all duties described above.
• To teach all pupils to the best of his/her ability at all times
• To attend any such courses deemed necessary by the SMT for the continuation and improvement of the School and its pupils.
• To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and to reflect that high standard in dress and general appearance.

The School has its own Salary scale which is reviewed annually. The DfES Pension scheme is available to all staff.

It should be understood that a full check will be made with the Criminal Records Bureau on the successful candidate before the appointment is confirmed and all applicants must agree to this.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment