Director of Music
King's College
Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2021
Job overview
King’s College, Taunton, is seeking to appoint a Director of Music from September 2021, to take over the management and development of this vibrant and successful flagship department. We are looking for a well-qualified, experienced and inspirational practitioner, who will inspire musicians of all abilities and ages.
For further details and an application form, contact the HR department on 01823 328105, visit the vacancies page on our website (www.kings-taunton.co.uk ) or email SLBaverstock@kings-taunton.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3 February 2021.
The first round of interviews will be held during week commencing 8 February.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview during week commencing 22 February.
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About King's College
King’s College is a thriving boarding and day school of approximately 450 pupils. It combines strong academic achievement, traditional values and excellent pastoral care with a progressive, modern outlook, providing girls and boys aged 13–18 with the opportunities, confidence and ability to reach their full potential within a happy and caring environment.
King’s College Prep l (located some three miles away) combines with King’s College to provide a continuous education from 2-18. The two schools are run by one governing body, with many functions (marketing, strategy and finance for example) undertaken jointly.
King’s College has a rich and welcoming family and community ethos. Just over 60% of the pupils board. For a relatively small school, it has an enviable record of success in all areas.
The school has regularly topped GCSE and A level league tables for Somerset. A broad range of co-curricular activities is offered, and the school is renowned for its success in sport, music, performing arts, fine art, design technology and outdoor pursuits. In many of these activities our pupils have achieved success at national and even international levels.
Good discipline is encouraged in a firm and positive way within a supportive pastoral framework. King’s College is strong on manners and social skills. Pupils go on to thrive at good universities and in their professional careers.
In short, King’s is a purposeful, outward-looking, down-to-earth, highly successful school.
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