Head of Vocal Studies (0.4)

Position: Head of Vocal Studies 

Employer: Highgate School 

Location: London, N6 

Region: London 

Hours: Permanent – 2 days per week (0.4) (with regular large and small ensemble coaching required) 

Highgate seeks to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Vocal Studies to work in a thriving Music Department. The post-holder will be an experienced singing teacher with the capability to lead vocal ensembles in a positive and inspiring way and they will teach individual lessons in the Junior and Senior School from January 2022. A high level of keyboard competence is desirable but not essential. This is a varied role and primarily the successful candidate will oversee the pedagogical, creative and strategic direction of the school’s vocal department liaising closely with the Head of Choral Music. In addition to this they will also require the excellent administrative skills needed to run a team of 5 visiting music teachers and they will advise on lesson allocations, timetabling, organise and deliver a comprehensive and inspiring professional learning system, as well as other day-to-day matters involving pupils, parents and carers. 

Closing date for applications is 8.00 a.m. on Sunday 31 October 

Second interview, lesson observation and choir rehearsal to take place week commencing Monday 15 November.

For a full job description and application forms please go to:  

http://www.highgateschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies 

Highgate School supports anonymous recruitment. This means we hide your personal, identifying information to remove bias from the hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates who experience barriers and inequity due to their ethnicity, gender identity, physical or mental health, sexuality, and/or socio-economic background.  

Highgate is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, overseas police check if necessary and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

Please note that this role is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion   

Highgate is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background.  We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know what you would require when you submit your application.