Director of Music
Kilgraston School
Perth and Kinross
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2021
Job overview
Kilgraston is seeking an exceptional, well qualified and experienced Teacher for the position of Director of Music. The successful candidate will lead a highly successful department with an outstanding reputation for music. The Department has an excellent track record and the ability to offer National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses is essential.
Kilgraston is a thriving boarding and day school educating girls and boys from 5 to 12 years old and girls to age 18. The Director of Music will be responsible for music throughout the School and in addition will run an extensive Instrumental Music provision, co-ordinate the running of the Christmas Concert and all musical events throughout the year and lead the provision of music for Chapel services and assemblies.
Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 14th April 2021.
Interviews will be held week commencing 19th April 2021.
To apply, please contact recruitment@kilgraston.com to request an application pack or visit www.kilgraston.com.
Kilgraston is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the appointment will be subject to membership of the PVG Scheme.
Scottish Charity Number: SC029664
About Kilgraston School
Introduction
Kilgraston is a leading independent boarding and day school can accommodate up to 300 pupils from 5 to 18 years. It is located in 54 acres of stunning parkland in Bridge of Earn, three miles from the centre of Perth. The school has an outstanding record of academic achievement.
With high pupil numbers, Kilgraston is investing for the future. In recent years the school has undertaken an impressive development programme. New additions to the school include: a bistro style dining-room, a 150 seat theatre, major refurbishment of boarding accommodation, a new sports pavilion and a 25m indoor swimming pool complex. The school has also introduced hockey, tennis and swimming academies to further enhance the extensive range of extracurricular activities. Our latest developments are a new Science Centre and Sixth Form Centre, both completed in summer 2013.
The Mission
Kilgraston is a Catholic school with an ecumenical tradition and, as a member of the international network of Sacred Heart Schools, has a strong sense of community which is maintained through the hard work of every member. The School has traditionally attracted pupils from around the world with pupils coming from countries such as Mexico, Spain, Germany and China.
Kilgraston is guided by the principles of the Sacred Heart:
- Faith relevant in the world today
- Personal growth
- A deep respect for intellectual values
- Community
- Social awareness
The Campus
The Senior School classrooms, including the bespoke music rooms and fully updated ICT facilities, sit alongside the elegant Georgian mansion, which is at the heart of the campus. High standard boarding accommodation, interconnected to the main building, is provided for pupils from the age of 8 to 18, with a separate boarding house for sixth form. There are residential staff in each boarding area.
The most recent Care Inspectorate report praised the excellent standard of the pastoral care -
an achievement staff and pupils are rightly proud of.
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