The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Title: Resident Graduate Assistant – Performing Arts with a specialism in Music
To assist and facilitate the teaching/learning/performing of Music and Drama within the Music and Drama Departments for both the Senior and Junior Schools and fulfill various other duties, including boarding and cover in the Senior School. This is a residential role so you would be expected to live on site, carrying out boarding duties in the evenings and at the weekend. You will be given one day off during the week.
Line management responsibility for: n/a
* Engage in regulated activity relevant to children
Safeguarding requirements: Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
Teaching:
* To assist the Directors of Music and Drama in lessons, activities and school productions in the Senior and/or Junior School for a total of around 20 hours a week. Attendance at staff briefings and assemblies is compulsory, unless it is a day off.
* To support with Music PASS activities such as Third Form Choir, in preparation for Christmas and Spring Concerts.
* To support with the preparation of materials such as scores and folders for choir rehearsals.
* To support Junior School teachers in their delivery of Music lessons.
* To support and assist GCSE Music students in Composition work.
* To support with Drama PASS activities such as improvisation or a specific year group/key stage performance.
* To take on an assistant directorial and technical role during the school’s PASS (Programme of Activities for Sidcot Students) offer.
* To prepare materials such as scripts, costume, prop and technical items for productions as required.
* To support with any production evenings relating to the PASS activity offered.
Boarding: The Resident Graduate Assistant may be responsible for some wake-up, lunch and evening duties each week. At weekends there may be a significant commitment required including being on duty in one of the boarding houses for a substantial period. These boarding duties will total 10 hours per week. On occasion, you may be asked to be on call throughout the night. On Saturday mornings, you will lead a Sidcot Saturday activity for the boarders.
Library Supervision: each Resident Graduate Assistant is required to assist with the supervision of the library during the evenings and at weekends on a rota basis.
Other School duties: each Resident Graduate Assistant is required to assist the school Reception with post and support the Attendance Lead with pupil tracking on a rota basis.
Miscellaneous: any other reasonable requests made by the Deputy Head (Pastoral) or Director of Music and Drama.
Day off: each Resident Graduate Assistant will be given one full day off each week.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in Music/Music Technology (this may be in progress) and/or performing arts.
* Experience: Working with young people preferably in an educational setting.
* Skills: IT literate, team player, organised, self-motivated, enthusiastic, confident, problem solving, advanced (Grade 8/Diploma Level or equivalent) skills in at least one instrument.
* Knowledge: Strong subject knowledge in music discipline.
* Attitude: Positive attitude, flexible approach, emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
Last Updated: January 2024
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