Head of Strings
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2020
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2020
Job overview
We are looking for a Head of Strings who is not only capable of driving and developing our string programme with verve and passion but who will also be an enthusiastic advocate of string playing within the school in general.
Music facilities at Uppingham are first-class and String playing is impressive. The School holds a biennial Chamber Music Festival that has previously involved the Sacconi Quartet and Schubert Ensemble and over the years we have been awarded top prizes at the Pro Corda Chamber Music Competition.
As Head of Strings, you will oversee the direction of all string-based ensembles and chamber music alongside organising regular faculty concerts, masterclasses and the Chamber Music Festival.
If you are a skilled teacher and ensemble leader with an ability to inspire young musicians we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 6th February 2020.
Interview date: w/c 24th February 2020.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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