Musician in Residence

Old Swinford Services Limited seeks to appoint a Musician in Residence who has a genuine interest in music education at all levels. They must be a music graduate and demonstrate the necessary skills to contribute to the work of the Music Department. The Musician in Residence shall also assist the Housemaster with boarding duties and responsibilities.

The position is fixed term from 4th September 2023 and lasting no longer than to 12th July 2023.

**Person Specification**
- Excellent interpersonal skills to help deliver high quality music or activities;
- An ability to work with a range of age groups;
- Ability to support students in their learning;
- Good planning and organisational skills;
- Conscientious, reliable and enthusiastic;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Experience of coaching music/activities to children;
- Flexible attitude to work, willingness to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekend work.
- An ability to think on their feet and organise and lead a range of suitable activities;
- Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

**Main Duties**

The Musician in Residence will be expected to:

- contribute to the development of music within the school using their own particular talents e.g. as an instrumentalist, singer, composer, arranger;
- demonstrate a genuine interest in Music Education at all levels;
- supervise and encourage practice and other work in the Music School in the evenings, and ensure security of the building at the end of the evening (3 evenings per week);
- to act as classroom instructor as and when required by the Director of Music, or a member of the SLT;
- to act as classroom assistant in Key Stage 3 and 4 lessons as instructed by the Director of Music, or member of the SLT;
- assist with teaching in classes at the direction of the Director of Music;
- help to run the extracurricular programme of musical activities, e.g. by organising music, or contributing to rehearsals as a performer or conductor;
- help with the administration and planning for concerts and exams;
- take part in concerts and liaison activities with other schools;
- help with general administrative tasks within the music department as instructed by the Director of Music and/or the Music Administrator;
- offer help, support and encouragement to students considering higher education courses and careers in music;
- be flexible and willing to contribute to musical activities both in the evening and at weekends;
- provide supervision to a Boarding House as a Residential Boarding Tutor;
- any other tasks that may from time-to-time be reasonably required.

Old Swinford Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 11 months

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/07/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023