Assistant Director of Music
1 week ago
- Assistant Director of Music
- Full-time
- Independent School
- Barnes, South West London
- Start Date: January 2025 / April 2025
- Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and inspirational Assistant Director of Music to join a highly-respected independent boys junior school in South West London.
The Role
As Assistant Director of Music, you will assist and support the Director of Music in the running of the Music Department within the junior school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Director of music with planning and delivery of music lessons for year 3 – year 8 students
- Ensure the music curriculum supports all students, regardless of musical ability or experience.
- Encourage and nurture students' enjoyment of practical musicianship, with a focus on ensemble work.
- Accompany soloists and choirs at internal and external performances and play for school services and productions
- Lead a large ensemble and one choir and take the weekly hymn practice
- to assist in the organisation of concerts, workshops and external educational experiences.
- Teach individual theory/aural lessons as required
Person Specification:
- A degree in music and evidence of ongoing CPD (QTS desirable)
- Knowledge and Understanding of the music curriculum for primary and secondary education
- Experience in choral and orchestral conducting to a high standard
- Excellent keyboard skills and the ability to accompany instrumental soloists
- Ability to lead and conduct large ensembles and choirs
- Enthusiastic and approachable with a passion for music and education
- A positive team player with strong organisational and time-management skills
- A commitment to the safety and welfare of all students and safeguarding policies
The School
This high-achieving, prestigious independent boys school is based in Barnes, South West London and offers a broad and extended curriculum for 7 – 19 yr olds. Students study an academic curriculum model with a focus on the core subjects supported by rich and diverse co-curricular options encompassing sports, art, music and drama. The school’s rich history has always focused on inclusion and diversity which are core values celebrated to the present day. The school benefits from excellent facilities and has a highly-experienced and committed leadership team in place. Staff enjoy access to regular professional development opportunities and a range of benefits within a supportive workplace.
If you are an experienced music teacher or leader looking to take the next step in your career, then this is an exciting opportunity.
Please apply with a full CV outlining your qualifications and experience.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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