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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Bede's Senior School

East Sussex

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Required for September 2019
Apply by:
22 February 2019

Job overview

Required for September 2019 at this thriving independent school: an enthusiastic Teacher of Music with the ability to engage and inspire pupils throughout all year groups.

The School is looking to appoint a first-rate musician and outstanding classroom practitioner, with unimpeachable subject knowledge and someone able to work collaboratively within an expanding and forward-looking department.

You will be someone who is passionate in your approach to the teaching of music and determined to achieve excellent results. You will be flexible, and inspire and develop high-achievers who aim to win places at the top universities, but you will also be focused on those who wish to study at conservatoire and helping those for whom music is part of their wider school enjoyment.  Ideally, the successful applicant will also be a first-rate accompanist, able to accompany our pupils of all levels of ability and talent. The successful candidate should have the intellectual range and cultural depth to be able to play a major role in both developing our courses and contributing to the wider curriculum.

Above all, enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to both engage and challenge able pupils is essential.

Applications, with completed application form, full C.V. and contact details of two referees, should reach the Headmaster by Friday, 22nd February 2019 via recruitment@bedes.org

Bede's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Bede's Senior School

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+44 1323 843252

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Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.

Headteacher

Peter Goodyer 

Values and Vision

The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills. 

ISI report

“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.” 

View Bede’s Senior School’s latest ISI report

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