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Director of Music

Director of Music

Worth School

West Sussex

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2018
Apply by:
8 October 2017

Job overview

Director of Music 

For September 2018, the school seeks to appoint a highly motivated and well-established Director of Music, able to work within a range of contexts in the School, Abbey and beyond. The Worth Music Department has a reputation for excellence in academic music, and orchestral, choral and individual performance. It has a proud record of preparing pupils for the university study of music, including Choral, Organ and Instrumental Awards.   

A key component of the department is the Schola Cantorum, which sings at School services on a weekly basis. The School has a wide-ranging repertoire and has had many successful tours over the years, including Rome and the Vatican. The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for their subject and be committed to developing and inspiring our students, with a vision for music at Worth and be inspirational in its realisation. A willingness to contribute to other school activities in a thriving boarding environment would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to live on-site for the better performance of the role.  

The School offers its own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including an employee assistant programme, meal provision and enhanced pension contribution. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from discounted school fees.   

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter and complete an application form which is available, along with job details, on our website http://www.worthschool.org.uk/vacancies.php. Alternatively you can request an application form and job details from the HR Department: E: recruitment@worth.org.uk    t: 01342 710217  

Please quote reference: DOM/033/17 on your application and send via email or post to: The Human Resources Manager, Worth School, Paddockhurst Road., Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SD  

Closing date: 9th October 2017 

Interviews: Week commencing 30th October 2017  

We are committed to the safeguarding of children.  References will be taken prior to interview and DBS checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

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About Worth School

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  • Worth School
  • Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, Crawley
  • West Sussex
  • RH10 4SD
  • United Kingdom
+44 1342 710200

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Worth is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, set in the heart of the Sussex countryside between London and Brighton. The School is a vibrant, inclusive community of over 600 pupils and some 300 teaching and support staff, living out an ethos that is derived from Catholic and Benedictine values. We welcome those of all faiths or none.

Worth is a place for teachers with a passion for their vocation, who are looking to be part of a friendly, professional and supportive team. There are opportunities for professional development, myriad ways to be involved in the community and co-curricular activities, delicious food, a stunning location and a very good package for the right people.

Worth School is located in the South East of England and is set alongside Worth Abbey in 500 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside.

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