Maternity Cover Music Teacher
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | WV7 3AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Philips Care |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
MUSIC TEACHER PART TIME (Maternity Cover)
Birchfield School is an independent preparatory and senior school for pupils 4 to 14 in a rural setting and is a member of IAPS and ISA. We are currently extending our senior school to cater for pupils up to age 16 and our first Year 10 class joins us in September 2024. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher with a specialism in Music to teach pupils across Early Years to Year 8. The role covers 2 days per week with further hours possible for candidates able to teach other subject areas. Music peripatetic teaching opportunities may also be available. Full details of the post and application packs are available from office@birchfieldschool.co.uk or via the school website www.birchfieldschool.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 13 May at 9:00am
Start Date: September 2024
Interviews will take place Thursday 16 May
Birchfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Music teacher will be responsible for developing the subject within the school while inspiring pupils to achieve highly and flourish. He/she will report to the Headmistress.
Purpose of the Role
● Lead the development, management and strategic direction of the department
● Be accountable for raising pupil/student achievement in the department
● Support the development of extra-curricular music throughout the school, ensuring a high level of good quality participation by a wide range of pupils. Responsibilities
● Plan and teach all curriculum music lessons from Early Years to Year 8 and take responsibility for the management of the music department, communicating and implementing information and good practice.
● Work in partnership with the Headmistress to oversee the recruitment of highly qualified peripatetic teachers
● Line manage, monitor and have full responsibility for the team of visiting instrumental teachers and be responsible for the strategic development of instrumental music provision
● Be accountable for, and ensure the smooth day to day running of, all aspects of instrumental tuition including the timetabling of all individual music tuition
● Be accountable for instrumental purchase, hire and maintenance
● Co-ordinate and manage external music examinations
● Accompany pupils and ensembles within the department as required
● Ensure a high level of instrumental and choral provision, working with staff running the school choirs
● Liaise closely with the Events Coordinator for the department to help organise concerts and musical performances within the school and in the wider community
● Arrange workshops and for visits into school which support the teaching and learning of Music.
● Play the piano for school assemblies, as needed, and organising hymn choice
● Lead weekly hymn practices across the school
● Provide musical direction and assistance for dramatic productions/nativities in the school as
required General
● Use ICT effectively within the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
● Set a good example to children through presentation, personal appearance and conduct
● Attend all INSET, staff meetings, parents’ evenings, Open Mornings and CPD as required
● Establish effective, professional working relationships with colleagues
● Contribute to departmental activity beyond the curriculum
Responsibilities as a Teacher:
To teach relevant academic and social material and encourage each pupil to achieve their full potential in line with the aims and high standards of the school.
To meet the children’s emotional and physical needs and to ensure their safety and welfare.
To be the first point of contact for parents, staff and children in matters relating to the welfare and discipline of children in the form and to keep the Headmistress fully informed.
To plan, prepare and teach appropriate stimulating and challenging lessons, providing consolidation and extension material as required.
To mark and assess children’s work, as appropriate.
To ensure that all assessments and marking relating to the pupils’ work is up to date.
To be aware of recent curriculum developments.
To complete termly reports for the children.
Flexibility
To carry out any tasks or duties as requested by the Headmistress in line with the role.
Safeguarding
To be aware of and implement the measures detailed within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and to work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure the welfare and well-being of all pupils in their care.
Birchfield School is an independent preparatory and senior school for pupils 4 to 14 in a rural setting and is a member of IAPS and ISA. We are currently extending our senior school to cater for pupils up to age 16 and our first Year 10 class joins us in September 2024. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher with a specialism in Music to teach pupils across Early Years to Year 8. The role covers 2 days per week with further hours possible for candidates able to teach other subject areas. Music peripatetic teaching opportunities may also be available. Full details of the post and application packs are available from office@birchfieldschool.co.uk or via the school website www.birchfieldschool.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 13 May at 9:00am
Start Date: September 2024
Interviews will take place Thursday 16 May
Birchfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Music teacher will be responsible for developing the subject within the school while inspiring pupils to achieve highly and flourish. He/she will report to the Headmistress.
Purpose of the Role
● Lead the development, management and strategic direction of the department
● Be accountable for raising pupil/student achievement in the department
● Support the development of extra-curricular music throughout the school, ensuring a high level of good quality participation by a wide range of pupils. Responsibilities
● Plan and teach all curriculum music lessons from Early Years to Year 8 and take responsibility for the management of the music department, communicating and implementing information and good practice.
● Work in partnership with the Headmistress to oversee the recruitment of highly qualified peripatetic teachers
● Line manage, monitor and have full responsibility for the team of visiting instrumental teachers and be responsible for the strategic development of instrumental music provision
● Be accountable for, and ensure the smooth day to day running of, all aspects of instrumental tuition including the timetabling of all individual music tuition
● Be accountable for instrumental purchase, hire and maintenance
● Co-ordinate and manage external music examinations
● Accompany pupils and ensembles within the department as required
● Ensure a high level of instrumental and choral provision, working with staff running the school choirs
● Liaise closely with the Events Coordinator for the department to help organise concerts and musical performances within the school and in the wider community
● Arrange workshops and for visits into school which support the teaching and learning of Music.
● Play the piano for school assemblies, as needed, and organising hymn choice
● Lead weekly hymn practices across the school
● Provide musical direction and assistance for dramatic productions/nativities in the school as
required General
● Use ICT effectively within the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
● Set a good example to children through presentation, personal appearance and conduct
● Attend all INSET, staff meetings, parents’ evenings, Open Mornings and CPD as required
● Establish effective, professional working relationships with colleagues
● Contribute to departmental activity beyond the curriculum
Responsibilities as a Teacher:
To teach relevant academic and social material and encourage each pupil to achieve their full potential in line with the aims and high standards of the school.
To meet the children’s emotional and physical needs and to ensure their safety and welfare.
To be the first point of contact for parents, staff and children in matters relating to the welfare and discipline of children in the form and to keep the Headmistress fully informed.
To plan, prepare and teach appropriate stimulating and challenging lessons, providing consolidation and extension material as required.
To mark and assess children’s work, as appropriate.
To ensure that all assessments and marking relating to the pupils’ work is up to date.
To be aware of recent curriculum developments.
To complete termly reports for the children.
Flexibility
To carry out any tasks or duties as requested by the Headmistress in line with the role.
Safeguarding
To be aware of and implement the measures detailed within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and to work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure the welfare and well-being of all pupils in their care.