Head of Music (Maternity Cover) Part Time 0.6

We are seeking an inspirational teacher of class music with strong keyboard, vocal and instrumental skills. We would be delighted to welcome applications from those currently working in the maintained sector and from experienced primary or secondary teachers, although experience of teaching the primary aged children is highly beneficial. Understanding our high expectations, a commitment to working hard and clear evidence that you are committed to developing music at our school are crucial.

You need not have worked in a prep school before, but you do need to understand and have empathy with the ethos and spirit of independent education where subject specialist teaching is provided. You will also need to fully support the ethos of our inclusive, non-selective school.

The successful applicant will :

• be a passionate and dynamic music teacher who is committed to the development of music at Tower House School.
• have strong keyboard, vocal and instrumental skills, who can make a key contribution both to class music teaching and to the extra-curricular musical life of the school.
• have the experience, ability and drive to lead the department.
• be an adaptable musician and professional colleague, with strong communication and team working skills.
• be wholly committed to the safeguarding, welfare and protection of children at Tower House School, and to its ethos of pastoral care.

Anticipated timetable: Monday and Thursday all day, Tuesday and Wednesday 1/2 days with ensembles starting at 8am on Wednesdays. 

About us:

Tower House is a single form entry boys’ preparatory school for 190 boys covering Reception to Year 8. We prepare pupils for the top senior schools in the UK.

We pride ourselves on providing a rich learning environment in which the boys are given time to learn about themselves as learners: – to practise the skills of thinking, debate and inquiry, to modify their views because of another’s reasoning and – not least – to listen, understand and empathise with the experiences of others.

We also place a great deal of emphasis on the development of each boy’s character and confidence – encouraging responsibility, compassion for others and a sense of humour.

We are a close-knit, supportive and happy team of staff who are all looking to learn from each other.

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Location:

We are located between Richmond upon Thames and Putney just off Richmond Park in East Sheen. We are an 8 minute walk from Mortlake train station (zone 3) and are well served by a number of buses. There is plenty of free street parking on the surrounding roads. The school is a 10 minute walk from Richmond Park and a 5 minute walk from East Sheen high street that has an excellent selection of cafes, restaurants, high street and independent shops.

Staff Benefits:

In our experience, happy teachers make a happy school. Our staff are our single biggest asset, and the success of our students depends on them. So we take care of, and invest in them. A few of the things we offer are:

• Professional Learning Teams – like minded colleagues meeting to discuss how to improve practice.

• Generous non-contact time in your timetable

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme contributions

• A supportive and open management team

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free school meals, tea, coffee and biscuits

We really value our staff and will do whatever we can to meaningfully demonstrate that.

Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. The School reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time prior to the closing date.

Tower House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Tower House School is an equal opportunities employer