Director of Music
St Peter's 8-13
York
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 November 2018
Job overview
St Olave’s is the Prep School of St Peter’s School, York (3-18). We are seeking an accomplished musician and teacher with strong leadership skills, who is passionate about music. S/he must be an instrumentalist of note and have the experience, empathy and authority to lead a large team of visiting music teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the musical life of the School throughout Years 4-8, and to be fully involved in the pastoral and co-curricular aspects of St Olave’s. Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School website www.stolavesyork.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: Monday 26th November 2018.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 5th December.
The 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, at the School’s expense, be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity Number: 1141329
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About St Peter's 8-13
St Peter's 8-13, for girls and boys aged 8 to 13 years, is adjacent to the main campus of St Peter’s School, York. Under the leadership of the Master, the teaching staff provide expertise in the 8 to 13 range, guaranteeing subject specialism to challenge and support every pupil.
The curriculum is wide and challenging with expert teaching from the earliest age. There are many opportunities for recreational and competitive sport with girls’ and boys’ teams enjoying success both regionally and nationally. There are numerous co-curricular activities to choose from on a weekly basis. Music plays a central role in school life, involving the full range of orchestral instruments.
Pupils benefit from fantastic resources and a 47-acre green campus close to the historic centre of York, including industry-recognised sports pitches, an award-winning swimming pool and a new boat house on the banks of the River Ouse.
Boarding is an integral element of the School and is accommodated in Wentworth, a boarding house on the main school campus. Boarding options are available from Year 7, enabling pupils to dedicate more time to the things they love.
St Peter's 8-13 has retained its own identity – a school within a school – giving all pupils a sense of pride and identity. It is recognised as a school in its own right, playing a vital role in the success of St Peter’s School, York.
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