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Head of Academic Music

Head of Academic Music

Downe House

West Berkshire

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
6 June 2023

Job overview

As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure. There is enormous enthusiasm for music and we are now looking for a Head of Academic Music to join our large, high-profile Music Department.

You will be an outstanding musician and teacher with a lively, creative approach to music education. This role is suitable for an experienced teacher who is looking for career development opportunities in a forward thinking and innovative department. The ability to teach A Level is essential and due to the nature of the role in a busy boarding school you will need plenty of energy and a flexible approach to working hours.

We recognise that our wonderful staff are key to our success, and we offer a supportive working environment, with competitive terms and conditions and a wide range of opportunities for continuous professional development. We are also a Microsoft Showcase School where your IS skills will be developed and you will be provided with a Microsoft Surface.

Please visit www.downehouse.net to apply online and read more about the role and the School. For recruitment enquiries, please call: 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net

Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 6 June 2023

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

About Downe House

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  • Downe House
  • Cold Ash, Thatcham
  • Berkshire
  • RG18 9JJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1635 200286

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Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term. 

Headteacher

Emma McKendrick

Values and Vision

Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development. 

Ofsted report

“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”

View Downe House’s latest ISI report

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Applications closed