Director of Music

Required for January 2019 (September 2018 if available) 

IAPS Day Prep School for 320 boys aged 7 - 13

Average class size 15 - Maximum class size 18. Circa 43 full time teachers

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience

We are looking to appoint a full-time, highly motivated, flexible, proactive and committed musician to lead our Music Department and to teach pupils in years 3-8. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher, with strong motivational, communication, leadership and administrative skills and will have the ambition and drive to help the Preparatory School to continue its impressive track record of musical excellence. The ability to teach pupils to a high level, prepare boys for Scholarship level and a willingness to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the School, are essential. Piano specialism is desirable. 

Founded in 1865, Shrewsbury House is a thriving, highly successful and active school attracting committed, inspirational and dynamic teachers. Pupils move on at 13+ to a range of strong day and boarding schools. Shrewsbury House operates a generous pay scale.

Job description, information on the school and application form can be found on the school’s external website (www.shrewsburyhouse.net) by clicking on Vacancies. Applications should be emailed to the HR Administrator at recruitment@shstrust.net. The closing date is 5pm on Wednesday 13th June 2018, but applicants will be considered as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process and interviews will take place as soon as possible. Shrewsbury House School Trust does not use recruitment agencies to recruit, so please do not contact us.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Shrewsbury House School Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] disclosure, satisfactory references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.