Director of Music
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EPThis job expired on 17 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
17 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
21 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
The position offers excellent prospects for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to lead a highly effective, dynamic and very successful Music Department. We are looking to appoint an excellent leader to our Music Department that offers GCSE Music, as well as A Level Music on a joint basis with Poole Grammar School, subject to sufficient numbers. The ideal candidate will be a leader who can inspire students and staff and bring out the best in all our students.
We are very proud of our peripatetic music lessons and extra-curricular music opportunities and the successful candidate would be expected to lead these areas. All teachers are expected to act as form tutors and to assist with the teaching of associated subjects i.e. PSHE.
What the school offers its staff
At Parkstone, we embody the values of Commitment, Courage and Compassion to enable students to adapt and thrive in an evolving world, providing an education that inspires and empowers students to determine and achieve their goals.
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members a
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme through Love Electric
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
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About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605607
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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