Bright Minds, Bright Futures

Part Time Teacher of Music

(0.6 FTE)

September 2021

The RoleWe require a talented and well qualified Part Time Teacher of Music (0.6 FTE) to teach Music from Year 7 to A level and make an enthusiastic contribution to the activities of a flourishing Music Department. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Music.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding HMC school with an exemplary reputation for academic results, innovation and pastoral care. Bromley High School is a consistently oversubscribed academically selective girls' school with 900 pupils from 4-18 and is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST).

The ‘All Steinway’ Music School is housed in purpose-built accommodation with 9 practice rooms, 2 large teaching rooms, an octagonal Recital Room and an iMac Music Technology Room. There are over twenty five visiting teachers, offering tuition on piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion – orchestral and kit, guitar – acoustic and electric, voice, harp and recorder.

A variety of choirs and ensembles rehearse weekly – Orchestras, Bands, Choirs, Jazz Group, Rock Groups and Chamber Ensembles. There are regular concerts, both formal and informal, in school and in the local community and a major annual concert at a London Venue. A Music Festival held each year enables all musicians to compete for the prestigious Music of the Year Award, and runs alongside a series of workshops delivered by professional players. The department is an ‘All Steinway School’ which includes the provision of a complete fleet of Steinway pianos in addition to extending links with prominent pianists world-wide; we are the first and only all girls’ school in the world to have this status.

The Music and Drama departments work closely together on annual productions, which have included Edward Scissorhands, High School Musical, a musical based on the life of Mary Quant which was taken on Tour to New York in October 2016, and our most recent production of Grease performed at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley. There are regular music tours, recently to France, Belgium, United States of America, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic. The school has produced CD recordings of performances. Girls are encouraged to perform as much as possible and to take part in activities at the local music centre.

Music is taught to all girls in year 7, 8 and 9. Schemes of work have been devised to encompass the activities of Listening, Composing and Performing and are interlinked wherever possible, with cross-curricular themes included. This gives a good foundation for the Edexcel GCSE and A level course

Please note that the GDST recruitment policy means that contracts are subject to a probationary period.

Person SpecificationThe detailed GDST job description for a classroom teacher may be found here.

Skills required

• Creative, inspirational, dynamic teacher (E)

• Ability to teach Music to GCSE (E)

• Ability to teach Music to A level (E)

• Ability to direct choral and/or instrumental ensembles and lead regular, productive rehearsals (E)

• Strong piano skills with the ability to accompany performances (D)

• Confidence in using data to improve pupil progress (D)

Qualifications

• A good degree (normally 2:1 or above) in Music (E)

• Evidence of further professional development (D)

Experience

• A track record of excellent teaching in Secondary Music (E)

• Experience of directing choral and/or instrumental ensembles (E)

• Experience of teaching and achieving excellent results in an academically selectivecontext (D)

• Ability to teach a second subject (D)

E=Essential D=Desirable

You Will Be

Professional & Motivated

Flexible & Approachable

You Will Have

Positive & Enthusiastic

An innovative approach

A high degree of personal drive and energy

All Members Of Staff Are Expected To

Contribute to the school’s plan of extra-curricular activities

Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students

Respect the health and safety policy, ensuring a safe working environmentfor staff, students and visitors

Support the school vision and the current school objectives outlinedin the School Development Plan

Work within the GDST’s Diversity Policy, promoting equality of opportunityfor all students and staff

Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues

Engage actively in the performance review process

Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST Council Regulations and The Hub

Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time

Salary & Benefits

The GDST offers a competitive salary scale and generous benefits. The starting salary for this post will be in accordance with the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities• Training grants for qualifications• Generous pension schemes• Free life assurance benefit• Free school lunches• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket• A Cycle to Work scheme• Competitive terms and conditions of employment• Access to school multi-gym, swimming pool, yoga classes

How To Apply

Applications must be received by 8.00am on Friday 12th March 2021

Interviews will take place on Friday 19th March 2021

Please note that early applications are encouraged and the position may be closed sooner in the event of sufficient suitable applications being received.

Please apply sending a covering letter and completed application form to: hr@bro.gdst.net.CVs are welcomed but they must accompany a fully completed application form.

Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to bring original identification documents (e.g. passport) and proof of eligibility to work/reside in the UK.

Bromley High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Any candidate wishing to seek additional information should contact: Caroline Daniel, Director of Music - c.daniel@bro.gdst.net

www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net