Head of House (New College House)
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- £28,416 - £37,077 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2021
Job overview
Head of House (Millgate House)
Term time only
Start date April 2022
Salary range is £28,416 - £37,077 Dependent upon experience
Chetham’s School of Music is an internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester.
We are looking for a positive, kind and professional Head of New College House, to lead both Boarders and Day students from age 13-18yrs. This rôle is suited to people who have worked in a Boarding School environment or similar residential setting. Accommodation is provided on site.
New College House (formerly called Girls’ House) looks after between 80 and 110 students; it is a lively and busy place. We need an outstanding person to come and be part of the School and to improve the good standards that already exist.
Our specialist Music School is the country’s foremost centre of excellence, with never a dull moment!
Do you have what it takes to lead our team of superb staff and talented students?
For further information regarding this advert please contact Lesley Haslam, PA to the Joint Principal, at lesleyhaslam@chethams.com
Deadline for applications: Thursday 4 November 2021 (0900)
Interviews will be held: Friday 12 November 2021
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702
About Chetham's School of Music
Chetham’s School of Music is an independent, mainstream school with a sixth form, for children between the ages of eight and 18. The co-educational establishment, based in Long Millgate, Manchester. There is also boarding provision, with approximately 2/3 students staying at the school at present.
The school is part of the Foundation of Chetham’s Hospital School and Library, founded by Humphrey Chetham in 1653. The first students attended the school in 1956. Chetham’s occupies buildings dating back to 1422, as well as new buildings such as the recital hall, which was constructed in 2012. No academic assessment is required to attend the school – entry is based solely on musical talent.
Joint Principals
Nicola Smith and Tom Redmond
Values and vision
Chetham’s School of Music aims to deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to develop good learning habits. Students get the chance to showcase their musical talents by performing in lunchtime concerts. Teachers and children value each other and celebrate everyone’s successes. Pupils are urged to attend the performances of their peers, giving feedback and showing their support.
ISI report
“Levels of supervision at all times are good. Staff have appropriate levels of training to care for the age and needs of the pupils and the nature of the activity. The school has an appropriate and comprehensive written behaviour policy, which covers behaviour both during the school day and at other times. It includes the school rules, disciplinary sanctions, occasions when restraint may be used and also arrangements for searching pupils and their possessions. The policy is effectively implemented throughout the school.”
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