Assistant Director of Music (Composition)
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2022
Job overview
As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure. This exciting post offers the opportunity for you to develop your management experience and to play a leading role in a high-profile Music Department at one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country.
In this varied role you will be fully involved with academic development, co-curricular music, performing opportunities and the wider life of the School. You will ideally be an innovative, experienced and ambitious teacher with the ability to teach at all levels including A Level. There will also be a particular emphasis on leading composition teaching in this role and the need to have flexible approach to working hours.
The role will involve leading a small team and full induction training and CPD opportunities will be offered, to help you to develop and hone your management skills. We are also keen to play to your strengths so there may be the opportunity to adapt the role depending on your areas of interest and expertise.
We recognise that our wonderful staff are key to our success, and we offer a supportive working environment, with competitive terms and conditions and a wide range of opportunities for continuous professional development. We are also a Microsoft Showcase School where your IS skills will be developed and you will be provided with a Microsoft Surface.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website www.downehouse.net > Jobs or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 4 February 2022
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
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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