Teacher of Music

Francis Holland School; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Camden Town, United Kingdom, is looking for a dedicated Music Teacher to inspire and educate students. You will play a key role in a thriving Music Department, supporting high standards in teaching. Responsibilities include leading ensembles, contributing to extra-curricular activities, and organizing events. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in teaching music at all key stages, excellent keyboard skills, and a good honours degree in Music. This position promises an enriching opportunity to impact students' musical education.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success as a teacher across all secondary key stages up to A Level.
• Experience leading ensembles and organizing events, trips, and tours.
• Ability to effectively use ICT to enhance teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support the Music department in setting high standards for teaching and learning.
• Contribute actively to the extra-curricular life of the department.
• Develop partnership connections and organize music events.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Keyboard skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to develop relationships

Education

Good honours degree in Music (2:1 or above)

PGCE and/or QTS

Tools

ICT proficiency

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational musician and educator to work in a thriving Music Department. Based in central London, the department makes good use of London concert Halls and great centres of music and undertakes biennial music tours. Music is a fundamental part of the school culture and community, celebrating music of all genres and at all levels. The postholder will be an enthusiastic and effective teacher, with a proven track record of success in the classroom at all key stages, up to and including A Level teaching and will be expected to teach across the range of the school, promoting high standards at all levels. They will be expected to contribute fully to extra-curricular activities within the department, so experience in leading ensembles with good keyboard school skills will be considered desirable. Music is a well-regarded and popular subject within the school and pupils achieve impressive results at GCSE and A level. Music Curriculum Lower School: IIIrds, LIV and UIV (Years 7, 8 & 9) KS3 classes have 1 period (60 minutes) of Music classes per week.

Responsibilities

• Support and work collaboratively with the Music department setting high standards for teaching and learning;
• An experienced leader/director of ensembles who will be an active contributor to the extra-curricular life of the department, outside lesson times;
• An individual who wishes to develop their own skills through helping to organisation and planning of events, trips & tours, developing partnership connections;
• Keep fully informed of current educational initiatives especially those relating to Music and Music technology;
• Be willing to play an active role in all aspects school life, both pastoral and academic;
• Liaise and assist with school activities as required.

Qualifications

• An excellent teacher with a proven track record of success across all secondary key stages up to A Level;
• An enthusiastic and friendly individual with strong communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with staff & students alike;
• Strong keyboard skills and the ability to accompany to a reasonable level and/or act as a rehearsal pianist for ensembles are desirable;
• Have a good honours degree in Music (2:1 or above) and a PGCE and/or QTS;
• Be expert in the use of ICT and use ICT confidently to enhance classroom teaching;