Resident Assistant and Head of Performing Arts (International School)

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us and support staff in the delivery of Performing Arts in our International School from w/c 21st August 2023. This role would suit graduates, ECT’s or those looking to develop a career in teaching Music or Drama.

We are looking for a candidate who will take ownership and make their own mark by applying enthusiasm and passion for performing arts. This will involve ensuring every student within the International School engages with music or drama in a meaningful way.

The candidate will have opportunity to contribute to the rest of the co-curricular offering of the school and so relevant experience in any of the following would also be an advantage: Outdoor Education, Strength and Conditioning, Marketing, Photography, Journalism, Fundraising or Debating.

The successful candidate will play an important part of our Boarding provision, offering pastoral support to a cohort of international students and have the scope to assist within academic settings to develop a possible career in teaching.

As part of your role, we can offer a tailored and memorable experience working within a flourishing co-educational environment. In addition to your salary, you are provided full board accommodation, access to a gym, a swimming pool and many other sports facilities on site, a range of other staff benefits, and opportunities for continuing professional development and training.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application details

For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies/. To apply, please click on 'apply for job' on the job page, complete the application form, and upload a covering letter as part of your application.

Equal Opportunities

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer, accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard, and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. 

If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Wednesday 12th April 2023 with interviews taking place w/c Monday 17th April 2023.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles we do not provide feedback at this stage.