An exciting opportunity for a part time Music Leader / Director of Music teacher, required from September 2024, to work in our wonderful and nurturing independent prep school in Thames Ditton, Surrey.
Are you an experienced music teacher? Do you have enthusiasm, and energy to lead the provision for music, as part of our supportive and friendly team, in an inspiring school environment?
Weston Green School is a 2 form entry independent preparatory school, from 2-11, situated in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Our school is a special place where children grow and thrive to become independent and confident young people, who achieve exceptionally well but also enjoy their experiences immensely and develop a life-long love of learning.
We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, organised, creative and knowledgeable Director of Music to join our exceptional team. The role is for 18.5 hours per week, with flexibility over the days worked, and will involve leading music teaching and provision across our Lower and Upper Prep from Years 1 - 6. The focus will be on teaching classes, and developing the children’s extra curricular experiences through choirs and an orchestra and supporting productions and performances across the school. Liaison with and management of the Peripatetic instrumental teachers forms part of the role too. This is a permanent role for the appointed candidate.
The right candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who consistently delivers imaginative and interactive lessons and can demonstrate commitment and passion for leading and developing music in our school. We also have many children who are learning instruments and who excel with our support in and beyond school.
We are happy to have a discussion around the possibilities this role offers, please get in touch.
We seek someone who
- Will be a passionate ambassador for music within the school team and community
- Will be an enthusiastic and dynamic member of our team
- Can deliver imaginative, interactive and high calibre lessons with a clear focus on learning and enjoyment
- Has an excellent broad knowledge of music and the opportunities it can provide for children
- Has excellent & positive behaviour management skills
- Can show a commitment to developing good relationships with: children, staff at the school, parents and outside agencies
- Has high expectations and is friendly, hardworking and supportive
We can offer
- A small, friendly two form entry independent school in a lovely setting with a strong pastoral and community ethos
- A supportive, caring and inspiring team
- Children who are fun, enthusiastic and exciting to teach with a supportive parent body
- Small class sizes
- Excellent development opportunities
Salary: Dependent on experience
Visits to the school are most welcome and are recommended. If you would like to find out more, to discuss the role further or arrange a visit please contact Rachel Ranger, admissions secretary.
Closing Date Friday 12th April 12:00 noon
Interviews: During the week of 15th April
Weston Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.