Music Teacher
King's College School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- based on Joint Union Teacher Pay Scales
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 19 September 2019
Job overview
We are seeking to employ an energetic and passionate Music Teacher to be a key member of our Music Department. King’s College School is located in the heart of Cambridge with excellent facilities and benefits.
King’s College School has a national reputation for the breadth and quality of its music. The majority of the pupils learn at least one instrument, and there are musical ensembles which meet weekly, from string quartets to whole-year choirs. The choristers of King’s College Cambridge are educated at the school; they have their own academic music programme.
The department consists of the Director of Music, Deputy Director of Music, Music Teacher, Music Administrator, as well as a large team of over 40 Visiting Music Teachers. Facilities are excellent, with two large and well-equipped music classrooms set within a modern Music Department building. The school owns a wide range of classroom and orchestral instruments as well as 28 pianos and a 2-manual Klopp pipe organ. The school gives many concerts, including performances in the University Concert Hall as well as King’s College Chapel.
The Music Teacher will work closely with the Director of Music to teach class music lessons in the Pre-Prep and Junior departments of the School as well as helping to deliver an exciting programme of music for all children at King’s. The person appointed will have the necessary musical experience and qualifications. Good oral and written standards will be expected as well as efficient administrative skills. A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills are all essential.
Whilst this role is 0.8 FTE, it might be possible for the successful candidate (if they are suitably qualified and if there is a need in the department) to use the fifth day to teach instrumental lessons in School as a VMT.
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About King's College School
Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities.
Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for around 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model; we have around 40 boys and girls who board, including our choristers. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships.
Head
Mrs Yvette Day
Working at King's
King’s College School is a vibrant and dynamic school in which to work and one where everyone’s contribution is valued. Teachers join us from a diverse range of backgrounds including academia, industry and the arts, with each bringing a unique perspective and insight to their role.
King’s is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we are an Equal Opportunities employer.
All our recruitment procedures place a strong emphasis on Pupil Safeguarding in line with our responsibility for our pupils’ welfare.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we place their well-being and development at the centre of what we do. A variety of staff join us at different points in their career, including those completing PGCE and Masters degrees, to those pursuing further professional qualifications.
Whether you would like to join our teaching staff, pastoral/nursing team, boarding staff, admin team, catering department or facilities team, you can be sure that it will be an exciting and rewarding journey.
ISI report
"King’s College School is very successful in meeting its aims of offering pupils a broad, balanced and well-rounded education, and building a firm foundation providing the skills with which pupils can go forward to their senior schools.”
“The achievement of pupils of all abilities is excellent. They attain good standards which are well above national expectations and make good progress through school.”
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