Director Of Music
King's Rochester
Kent
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- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 8 May 2024
Job overview
About Us:
At King's School Rochester, music is not just a co-curricular activity, it's at the heart of our community. We believe in fostering a passion for music from an early age, with our Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Schools serving as a nurturing ground for young talents who then pursue music through the Senior School.
Our close ties with Rochester Cathedral and the local community further enrich the musical experience for our students, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where music flourishes.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Music to lead our esteemed music department. As the visionary of music, you will be responsible for shaping the overall direction and ethos of music at King's. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with strong leadership qualities and a deep passion for music to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils.
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About King's Rochester
King’s Rochester is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, all-through school with nursery classes and sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an independent school with boarding provision and an associate member of the Woodard Foundation. A smaller than average school, King’s Rochester provides 800 places for nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The oldest choir school and the second oldest school in the world, King’s Rochester has roots dating back to the founding of Rochester Cathedral in the year 604 AD. King Henry VIII refounded the school in 1542.
Principal
Benjamin Charles
Values and vision
King’s Rochester works hard to be a community that enables individuals to flourish. The school ethos is based in tradition, but teachers also focus on preparing students to become responsible citizens of the modern world. The school is rooted in the Christian faith, instilling moral values and self-discipline alongside aspiration and self-confidence.
ISI report
“The pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils demonstrate mutual respect, a strong sense of fairness and excellent behaviour. There is an easy mix of the different cultures within the school. Pupils develop well in knowledge, skills and understanding. Some more able pupils achieve excellent standards in activities, for example in music, individually in sports, and in the performing arts.”
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