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Director of Music

Wycombe Abbey

Buckinghamshire

  • Expired
Salary:
Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which is well above that of the maintained sector.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
12 February 2018

Job overview

Wycombe Abbey has a long-standing reputation for its fine musical tradition. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and inspirational teacher to take on a significant leadership and management role as Director of Music at this prestigious, forward-thinking and high-achieving school. 

The School seeks a Director of Music with a strong and ambitious vision as well as excellent academic and practical musical ability, who has the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to support and inspire all pupils and staff. The successful applicant will be an outstanding choral director and orchestral conductor with the ability to lead a large and diverse team.

Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which is well above that of the maintained sector. Rent-free family accommodation is available.

Please complete an application form, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs R J Wilkinson and email this to Mrs J Wetenhall, HR Manager: wetenhallj@wycombeabbey.com

Further details are found under ‘Vacancies’ on the School website: www.wycombeabbey.com.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 12th February 2018.

Wycombe Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638

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About Wycombe Abbey

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  • Wycombe Abbey
  • Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe
  • Buckinghamshire
  • HP11 1PE
  • United Kingdom
+44 1494 520381

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Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to  work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for  people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be  fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment,  generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.

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