Teacher of Academic Music and Musicianship (fixed term)

PLEASE APPL VIA SCHOOL WEBSITE ONLY  https://www.purcell-school.org/about-us/staff-vacancies/- do not apply via TES or send a CV. 

Teacher of Academic Music and Musicianship 

The Purcell School is looking to recruit a full-time Teacher of Academic Music and Musicianship, on a fixed term basis, from September 2022 or January 2023 through to mid-July 2023.

The Academic Music Department is the largest department in the school and its goal is to assist students in becoming informed, imaginative and enquiring musicians. Department staff work closely with each of the school’s instrumental departments, and there are particularly strong links with Composition, with several teachers working across both departments.

The Academic Music Department offers a unique programme of study, which forms an important part of every Purcell students’ specialist musical education. Analysis and aural awareness are at the heart of everything we do, and specialist training in these areas is a core component for every student. 

In Years 7 to 9, students study a series of set works, which form the basis of creative and analytical projects designed to expand their general musical knowledge and inform their practical instrumental studies. In year 10, students sit the Cambridge IGCSE exam, and in Year 11, they undertake an intense harmony course (in preparation for the Sixth Form) and an in-depth study of larger scale works. In addition, there is an introductory course in Music Technology.

In the Sixth Form, students in Year 13 work towards the Cambridge Pre-U qualification in Music, whilst students in Year 12 follow the OCR A Level Music syllabus. Students who intend to apply to university to read Music are prepared for entrance examinations and interviews. Each year, a number of students go on to read Music at university, including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and King’s College, London, SOAS and Harvard.

The school’s Musicianship Programme runs in tandem with the above. In Years 7 to 8, pupils attend three Musicianship classes per week: these small-group classes include opportunities to explore music theory from aural and practical perspectives. From Year 9, students can choose from a range of electives (including advanced analysis, grades 6 - 8 music theory, keyboard skills and conducting), all designed to complement their instrumental studies, and their core aural, analysis and exam classes. All students attend a weekly choir rehearsal.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher to work within this unique musical environment. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

We are looking for a full-time teacher to join us in September 2022 or January 2023 for a fixed term contract until mid-July 2023. Candidate should indicate whether they are available to start in September or January.

The salary will be based on the School’s salary scale, according to the successful candidate’s experience.

Children of staff are not eligible to be educated at the School except through the normal admissions and audition process.

All members of staff are expected to contribute fully to the School’s extra-curricular and/or boarding provision. 

The post is subject to a probationary period. All posts are subject to regular appraisal.

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

JOB TITLE: TEACHER OF ACADEMIC MUSIC AND MUSICIANSHIP

- All members of staff are ultimately answerable to the Principal.

- Your line manager is the Head of Academic Music.

This job specification sets out the duties of the post at the time of drafting. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

FOR ALL TEACHING STAFF

- To plan, implement and deliver an appropriate programme of learning

- To participate in the School’s appraisal scheme

- To support and implement the School’s behavioural policy

- To monitor students’ attendance at lessons and to liaise with the Vice-Principal when difficulties arise

- To assist in providing cover for absent colleagues

- To supervise students during internal and external examinations

- To supervise students during breaks on a duty rota

- To attend assemblies

- To attend the weekly staff meeting and other relevant meetings by arrangement

- To attend Parents’ Evenings

- To participate in School Inset meetings

- To contribute to the School’s extra-curricular and/or boarding provision

- To assist occasionally at whole school events

FOR ALL STAFF

- To promote the aims and values of the School

- To support and protect the interests of the students

- To support colleagues in their work

- To ensure the smooth-running of the School and the well-being of the School community

- To act in accordance with the current legal requirements, School policies and guidance on the 

   safeguarding of children and young people

- To undertake such administrative and supervisory duties as may be required

- To follow the procedures and policies set out in the Staff Handbook

- To promote equality by actively protecting staff and students from discrimination

The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the School’s Child Protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including records checked and processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 

If you wish to apply, please complete the School’s Application Form (available on our website) and send it with a supporting Personal Statement to the Principal as soon as possible. Please do not send a separate curriculum vitae. Closing date for applications is 15th August 2022. Interviews may be scheduled as and when applications are submitted.

Personal Statements should outline your experience, subject knowledge and evidence your achievements. If you have a specific area of specialism or industry experience, please demonstrate how this enables you to  create inspirational lessons. The Personal Statement is your opportunity to tell us how your skills and experience, both within your subject and beyond, can contribute to an outstanding student experience. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at which you will have the opportunity to meet key staff, look around the school and you will be asked to teach a lesson. Interviews will explore subject knowledge, pastoral experience, the ability to relate appropriately to students and a willingness to contribute to the  whole School community. Candidates will be required to bring evidence of identity and qualifications to the interview.

Applications should be made to the Principal, sent by email to recruitment@purcell-school.org:

- To comply with current Health and Safety regulations and best practice