Head of Percussion

We are seeking an inspirational and passionate musician and teacher to lead the development of Percussion at Bryanston. The successful applicant will be an experienced teacher with a first-class musical background and a strong desire to promote percussion playing and ensemble work in all of its many forms. 

The Tom Wheare Music School opened in 2014 offering pupils an exceptional environment in which to fulfil their musical ambitions. With architecturally celebrated performance spaces and recording studios, a large team of highly regarded musicians run Bryanston’s music programme.

This is a part-time post, based on a traditional peripatetic teaching arrangement with the possible requirement for some fixed hours during the week to discharge your duties as Head of Department effectively.

Bryanston School offers an exceptional working environment, which includes competitive rates of pay, state-of-the-art facilities and wide-ranging prospects for development.

Bryanston School is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 13 to 18, set in a 400-acre site near Blandford Forum in Dorset. Founded in 1928, the school aims above all to develop the all-round talents of individual pupils. A broad, flexible academic and extra-curricular programme is offered and each pupil benefits from considerable one-to-one help and guidance from a personal tutor, subject teachers and housemaster/housemistress. Bryanston aims to combine the best of the new and the old, as befits the school motto et nova et vetera.

For a full job description and to apply online, please visit www.bryanston.co.uk/employment 

Please note, CVs will not be accepted in lieu of official Bryanston application forms.

Closing date: Sunday, 15th April 2018

Interview date expected to be in the week commencing 30th April 2018

Bryanston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.