JOB TITLE : Teacher of Music for Giggleswick Prep and Pre-school
LOCATION : Giggleswick School
RESPONSIBLE TO : Director of Music and Head of Giggleswick Prep School
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Music teaching and development of music across the Prep and Pre-school
HOURS OF WORK : 25.5 hours per week. Term Time Only
FTE: 0.57 ____________________________________________________________________________
JOB PURPOSE
* Oversight of the delivery of the academic music curriculum.
* Produce Medium- and short-term planning – The medium-term planning is to be completed half termly, the aims are to be taken from the National Curriculum / School Subject Policy documents. The short-term planning will give more detailed lesson plans based upon the medium-term planning and include appropriate differentiation .
* To deliver two Music lessons to Pre-school pupils each week.
* To teach an academic lesson (approximately 5 hours per week), and an additional lesson (approximately 5 hours per week) focusing on developing skills on different instruments/performances per class, to all Prep School classes.
* All members of staff are expected to attend regular staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences and attend INSET, including at the start of each term.
* The provision of an appropriate and stimulating learning area, including effective classroom organisation, which provides for efficient use and storage of necessary resources so they can, as far as possible, be used and maintained by the children
* Monitoring the children’s work so that learning experiences and children’s progress can be effectively monitored to ensure progression. Write reports on each child across the year (including two full reports with comments per child a year), and reports for transfer to other schools if required.·
Musical leadership
* Directing ensembles (orchestra, KS1 and KS2 choirs) and supporting and developing the work of other ensemble groups.
* Accompany pupils by playing the piano/keyboard – for example, during choir rehearsals, a weekly assembly etc.
* Develop a new Music Programme that encourages the learning of a musical instrument across all ages and incorporates digital learning.
* Nurturing ‘more able’ musicians and develop a culture of musicianship for all pupils.
* Liaising closely with the Drama teacher (leading music rehearsals) and Theatre Manager to provide leadership regarding school productions.
* Devising the programme of public and informal, internal and external performances, such as concerts/festivals, as well as performances out of school (e.g. competitions/events), linking with the school’s Marketing department (equated to 3 hours per week across the year, but with the expectation that at points in the year when events are taking place, additional hours on top of teaching timetable will be required).
* Planning & co-ordinating all musical co-curricular activities to involve as many pupils as possible.
* Work alongside the Director of Music, and the Music Department to support transition, as well as the delivery of the academic and co-curriculum.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Evidence of high standards of literacy and numeracy to a minimum GCSE English and maths Grade A*- C.
* Specific Music related qualifications.
* Good honours degree with teaching qualification.
Values/Personal Qualities
* Energy, vision, enthusiasm. A passion for music and love of teaching music.
* Smart, professional appearance.
* Excellent communication skills, diplomacy, and tact.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Drive, commitment and enthusiasm.
* Sensitive to the concerns of others.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of School and Pupil matters.
Experience & Knowledge
* Experience of managing people and communicating effectively with pupils, parents, colleagues and the public will be essential.
* Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
* Ability to work effectively as a team player, to show initiative and imagination and inspire others, creating buy in and commitment.
* Proactive approach to work.
* Be a strong classroom practitioner with relevant teaching experience of Primary year groups and EYFS (and KS3 desirable).
* Experience of planning, leading and delivering musical events at schools.
* Be a well-qualified musician with experience of conducting and performance to a high standard.
* Experience of directing choirs and instrumental ensembles.
* Experience of working in a School /Boarding School.
Skills
* Keyboard/piano skills to enable accompaniment of pupils.
* Excellent communication skills: able to inspire, persuade and encourage.
* Ability to convey their passion for music easily to young people and be able to identify creative opportunities.
* Have strong IT skills, with proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook & Word.
* At ease using virtual communication methods such as Teams
* Have an interest in the full range of musical genres, and ability to teach a range of instruments.
* Good organisational and administrative skills.
* Experience and knowledge of iSAMS would be an advantage.
Health & Safety
You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our employees. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact, Human Resources, hr@giggleswick.org.uk
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
School Values
Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction.