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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Benenden School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive salary
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January or possibly April 2023
Apply by:
26 August 2022

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic, talented, and well qualified individual to teach classroom Music in our thriving boarding school from January or possibly April 2023.

A stunning, state of the art Music School and Concert Hall has recently opened so this role comes at a particularly exciting time.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher at KS3, KS4 and possibly, but not necessarily KS5. Their timetable will also include some 1:1 teaching of an instrument, singing or Music Theory.  

They will have a strong desire to be fully involved in the multi-faceted life of the department. In addition to teaching, areas of responsibility or collaboration may involve: ensemble leadership/coaching, concert planning, outreach for primary, secondary and feeder Prep Schools, developing our use of music technology, music practice planning and supervision, recordings, and promotion of Benenden Music across all platforms. 

The post would suit 

• an experienced teacher seeking an exciting challenge in a highly supportive school

• a NQT in secondary music

You will be working in a very supportive team and learning environment and will be given every opportunity to develop your own ideas, lead department initiatives and to put them into practice. At Benenden we are passionate about education in its broadest sense. We are committed that every student who studies and lives here receives a Complete Education, reaches her potential and enjoys herself. Our unique educational approach enables every student to thrive within this close and very positive community. 

The opportunity to undertake School Direct training to gain QTS may be available. 

Benenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. All staff joining the school are eligible to apply for on-site accommodation if this would suit you. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty, catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. The School’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use.

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack from our website by clicking the apply button.

Completed applications should be sent to HR at recruitment@benenden.school by 9:00am on Friday 26 August 2022.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.

About Benenden School

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+44 1580 240592

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www.benenden.school

Benenden is regarded as one of the leading boarding and day schools in Britain. Founded in 1923, we are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London. There are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18.

We offer every girl A Complete Education in which she realises her academic potential, grows as an individual and is well prepared for life beyond school.

This is achieved through an outstanding academic offering which will help your daughter to achieve her very best, together with unrivalled co-curricular opportunities and a dedicated focus on developing every girl's personal and professional skills.

We are proud to consistently hear that the girls at Benenden are happy and relaxed, and that there is a culture of 'stretch without stress'. Parents tell us that they simply 'got a feeling' when they visited Benenden that they knew it was the right school for their daughter.

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