Graduate Music and Administrative Assistant

Graduate Music and Administrative Assistant

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP in September 2022

Closing Date: 8:00am, Wednesday 31 August 2022

Interviews to be held week commencing: 4 September 2022

Job Purpose: Providing administrative and general support to the Prep Music Department

Tenure: 1 year fixed-term, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 36 weeks of the year

Key Responsibilities:

Individual Student and Classroom Support

• Classroom assistance for all year groups as required
• Supporting the department outreach initiatives, including Toddler Music and visits in the local area.
• Assisting and challenging our students to understand and fulfil their ambitions in the subject, both in and outside the classroom

Co-curricular support

• Assisting with ensembles rehearsals – sectional rehearsals, playing/singing as required
• Activities, including assisting music theory sessions up to Grade 5
• Liaising with the Director of Music about concert planning, repertoire, and rehearsal schedules
• Leading ensembles. Accompanying and/or playing/singing to support the students and practical music making,

Administrative Support

• Creating and maintaining accurate documents and records pertaining to the music department
• Creating and maintaining a music library and instrument database
• Liaising with the Director of Music, other teaching staff, parents, and students as necessary
• Carrying out a full range of general administration tasks, including but not limited to:
• Providing administrative support to the Prep Music Department
• Attending weekly department meetings
• Maintaining ensemble attendance records
• Organising and Cataloguing Music Department resources
• Maintaining and updating the music notice boards
• Producing Music Concert Programmes
• Attending and assisting with concerts and other musical events

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

• A passion for music
• Specialism in one or more musical instruments (a specialism in Voice would be preferred)
• A desire to be part of a busy and successful department
• Experience in performing as a soloist and in ensembles
• Knowledge of Music ICT, such as GarageBand and Sibelius or similar
• Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT skills
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Professional telephone manner
• High standards of personal presentation
• A warm and approachable manner
• Personal and professional integrity and the ability to be discreet
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to prioritise effectively, responding to both proactive and reactive demands
• A proactive and flexible approach
• A team player with leadership qualities
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life, with a can-do attitude
• Ability to think creatively and imaginatively
• Ambitious and aspirational for oneself and for the School
• Committed to the Surbiton High School’s ethos
• Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role

For the full Job Description and Person Specification Please see the attached document

To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2743499?cid=1567 

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.