Director of Music

ENFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Salary:  M1 – UPS3 plus TLR 1a (outer London)

Hours:  Full-time

Location:  Enfield

Start date:  September 2022

Would you like to work at a school that has a prestigious past, a wonderful present and a bright future? Would you like to work in a well-established school, proudly rated Good by Ofsted in September 2018?  If so, we would like to hear from you.  

We are excited to be recruiting a new Director of Music for September 2022 who has the vision and ambition to take our thriving music department to the next level.

At Enfield Grammar School, every day is seen as an opportunity to inspire and provide guidance and musical education for the young people we serve. From our instrumental teachers to our senior leadership team, music is well supported and well celebrated both inside and outside of school life.

We host a great number of concerts every year including Christmas Concert, Key Stage 3 Concert, Battle of the Bands, Jazz Evening and a Summer Soirée, with our students also performing at many functions in school-time such as Prize Giving, Parents’ Evenings and assemblies.  

The music department is supported by a team of peripatetic teachers who coach our many bands and offer individual lessons to students on a wide range of instruments enabling our students achieve excellent results in ABRSM and other instrumental exams.

At Enfield Grammar School, our aim is to prepare our boys for the world, both academically and socially. We expect hard work, good manners and in turn provide learning opportunities where all can fulfil their potential.  Our motto, “Tant Que Je Puis” (As Much As I Can) is at the heart of our School community and we actively encourage both staff and students to strive for this aspiration.  If you share our vision, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

Enfield Grammar School is an 11-18 boys’ comprehensive school located in the heart of Enfield Town.  For more information about the School, please visit www.enfieldgrammar.org

We Offer:

• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Access to opportunities for self-development and regular Continuing Professional Development sessions.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• A health care plan, including reimbursement for optical, dental, physiotherapy and a range of other areas, 24/7 GP access and counselling.

• On-site gym facility.

You Will:

• Be passionate about teaching and committed to contributing to the School community.   

• Be an excellent leader with the ability to inspire both staff and students.

• Teach through a range of styles and activities to encourage thinking skills and encourage our students to be active learners.

• Have the highest standards at all times to ensure maximum progress and outcomes for our students.

• Be a positive person able to work effectively as part of a team.

How to Apply:

To apply please complete and submit an application form to applications@enfieldgrammar.org or online via the TES portal.  If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Mr Lamb, Headteacher, on 020 8363 1095.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 30 May 2022 (noon)

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31 May 2022

Ofsted 2018:

“Pupils, sixth form students and staff are proud of their school.” 

“Teachers have applied the training the school has developed to ensure that they improve the quality of pupils’ learning. Pupils said they really enjoy those subjects.”  

“Leaders train teachers well to improve the quality of their teaching. This training is having a marked positive impact on pupils’ learning and their progress.”