Head of Music
Heritage School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £38,000, depending upon experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2017
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2017
Job overview
Why you should consider applying
- Enjoy a stimulating Cambridge lifestyle, including its rich musical opportunities
- Small class sizes (16-18)
- Approximately 60% role if you teach music lesson for Juniors as well as Seniors
- A smaller role (40%) may be possible if you teach only Seniors, including CIE IGCSE Music
- Creative opportunity to shape the musical culture of the whole school
- Minimal paperwork so you can get on with teaching
- Motivated pupils and supportive families
- Good work-life balance, including independent school holidays
- Join a young school (founded in 2007) enthusiastic about its next 10 years
- Unique career development opportunities, including the possibility of part-time post-graduate work
Our vision and values
- An intellectually ambitious school culture
- Focus on enjoyment in learning and whole-person development
- A broad curriculum with unique features
- Emphasis upon books
- Music prioritised in the curriculum
- A small school overall (up to 200 pupils, aged 4-16) to encourage strong relationships
- Christian ethos
We are seeking someone who...
- Wants to develop our already strong music department
- Has a particular passion for and ability to lead choral music
- Shares our general vision for education
- Is an experienced teacher able to lead confidently
- Has a cheerful and authoritative classroom presence
- Has good relational and organisational skills
- Is fully supportive of our Christian ethos and appreciates Christian musical traditions
How to apply
- You can learn more about the vision of Heritage School by visiting our website www.heritageschool.org.uk
- Go to www.facebook.com/heritagecambridge to get a feel for the rich life of Heritage School
- Click on 'Apply now' and send us a CV and a brief supporting statement; we will then email you an application pack which must be completed, in accordance with our Safeguarding policy
- The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 28 March 2017
- Please make yourself available for interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 March and Friday 31 March 2017
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will be carefully vetted to ensure they are suitable to work with children. A successful candidate will:
- Complete our application form
- Attend a face-to-face interview
- Explain any gaps in his/her employment history
- Provide a professional and character referees
- Provide photographic identification and proof of address
- Provide evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Read and agree to adhere to our Child Protection Policy
- Verify that he/she is sufficiently fit physically to perform his/her duties
- Complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
About Heritage School
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Heritage School is an independent co-educational day school occupying three adjacent Victorian houses in the centre of Cambridge. Founded in 2007, the school has grown year on year and now educates approximately 200 pupils age 4-16 years.
Heritage School is single-form entry with small class sizes. Our size enables us to deliver a unique educational experience. Every pupil is well known and supported and makes excellent academic progress.
The school aims to provide a knowledge rich curriculum which engages, inspires and challenges pupils and which encourages the enjoyment of learning for its own sake. The school's goal is to see pupils leave Heritage motivated to live well, confident in themselves, skilfully and creatively engaged with ideas and with the world around them, actively contributing to society, and well prepared to face the challenges of life and the 21st century workplace.
To learn more about Heritage School please visit our website.
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