DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JFThis job expired on 20 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- 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: FULL TIME
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3 Plus TLR 1.3 (£12,720 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence
'An outstanding school' - OFSTED 2021
Required for September 2023
Director of Music
M1 – UPS3 (£29,344 - £44,919) plus TLR 1.3 £12,720 per annum
After 33 years of service to the School, our exceptional Director of Music is retiring. This provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented successor to build on an extraordinary legacy. We are seeking a well-qualified and inspirational individual to lead the curriculum (including GCSE and A Level) and extra-curricular provision for music. The successful candidate will have a commitment to music for all and the achievement of excellence in line with our school values. An ability to lead and coordinate multiple ensembles and a team of peripatetic music teachers is essential. Good keyboard skills would be advantageous, but not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our students, many of whom are phenomenal musicians. We select 10% of our cohort each year on the basis of music aptitude. Recent alumni from the school have gained places in conservatoires and one student won an organ scholarship at a prestigious Cambridge College. WBGS has an excellent reputation for music and has enviable facilities in the Clarendon Muse, with a purpose built concert hall, recording studio, classrooms and practice rooms.
For a successful candidate we are able to support the completion of an MA.
Our Admissions Policy prioritises children of staff.
Further information is available on our website at https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies. Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 20th March 2023.
What the school offers its staff
We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check
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About Watford Grammar School for Boys
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1533 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- brownc@watfordboys.org
- Phone number
- 01923 208900
A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021
Arranging a visit to Watford Grammar School for Boys
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email brownc@watfordboys.org.
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