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Head of Music and Drama
Location: London, ENG, GB Date: 15 Jan 2025 Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group. ROLE SUMMARY:
Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school is renowned for its outstanding education and core values, instilled throughout pupils’ learning pathway from Early Years up to and throughout the Prep School. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning. The school imparts upon its pupils the notion that they can achieve remarkable feats while being guided by their belief in hard work and determination. The school’s commitment to maintaining a student-centred approach is achieved through their tailored curriculum, ensuring academic success and entrance into some of the top senior day and boarding schools in the UK. Ivy House School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic
Head of Music
to join us. This will be a part-time, maternity cover starting in April 2025. The Head of Music and Drama will further vision for music and performance in the Junior School which promotes a love of music and drama for all. They will be accountable to the Headteacher. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic school aims and objectives Lead and inspire the highest standards of music and drama across all areas of school life. Lead on the development, delivery and review of the music and drama curriculum. Line manage the peripatetic teachers, coordinating concerts every term. Plan and coordinate whole school, phase, year group and smaller group performances, concerts and recitals. Responsible for music in whole school assemblies: accompaniment, listening, singing and giving pupils a platform for performance. Play a full and active part in the extra-curricular life of the school, including leading Ivy House Choir. Teaching and Learning Establish and develop a relationship with each individual in each class, ensuring their social, emotional, and moral wellbeing. Work with all teachers in the school to establish, develop and implement short-medium term plans for music and drama throughout Ivy House. Work closely with the visiting music staff on ensembles, shared projects and performances. Monitor, evaluate and review the effect of policies and plans, establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining pupil development. Establish, maintain and develop appropriate resources for teaching and learning, including ICT. Assessment and Reporting To monitor, evaluate and review progress and achievement of all pupils, through the assessment, recording and updating systems, identifying clear targets for improvement. To establish and maintain a good rapport with parents by communicating fully, accurately and positively with them both informally and formally through written reports. Attend or lead Induction and Curriculum events to maintain communication between home and school. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Qualifications Good honours degree in a relevant subject area. QTS, PGCE or equivalent. Skills Ability to teach music across the full range of primary years, Early Years to Year 6. Passion for teaching and learning. Excellent understanding of methods to extend and challenge pupils at all stages of their learning. Experience of offering good pastoral support. Ability to work well within a team. Excellent organisational skills. Qualities Excellent organisational skills. Ability to inspire and motivate. Inspiring, creative and highly able educator. An understanding of the value of independent learning. Valuing a growth mindset, risk-taking and resilience in pupils’ learning and personal and social development. Readiness to support extra-curricular activities within and outside department, after school and at other times. Good organisation and planning. Flexibility and resilience. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. School Application Form
Please download and fill up this form, and attach it during the application process.
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Location: London, ENG, GB Date: 15 Jan 2025 Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group. ROLE SUMMARY:
Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school is renowned for its outstanding education and core values, instilled throughout pupils’ learning pathway from Early Years up to and throughout the Prep School. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning. The school imparts upon its pupils the notion that they can achieve remarkable feats while being guided by their belief in hard work and determination. The school’s commitment to maintaining a student-centred approach is achieved through their tailored curriculum, ensuring academic success and entrance into some of the top senior day and boarding schools in the UK. Ivy House School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic
Head of Music
to join us. This will be a part-time, maternity cover starting in April 2025. The Head of Music and Drama will further vision for music and performance in the Junior School which promotes a love of music and drama for all. They will be accountable to the Headteacher. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic school aims and objectives Lead and inspire the highest standards of music and drama across all areas of school life. Lead on the development, delivery and review of the music and drama curriculum. Line manage the peripatetic teachers, coordinating concerts every term. Plan and coordinate whole school, phase, year group and smaller group performances, concerts and recitals. Responsible for music in whole school assemblies: accompaniment, listening, singing and giving pupils a platform for performance. Play a full and active part in the extra-curricular life of the school, including leading Ivy House Choir. Teaching and Learning Establish and develop a relationship with each individual in each class, ensuring their social, emotional, and moral wellbeing. Work with all teachers in the school to establish, develop and implement short-medium term plans for music and drama throughout Ivy House. Work closely with the visiting music staff on ensembles, shared projects and performances. Monitor, evaluate and review the effect of policies and plans, establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining pupil development. Establish, maintain and develop appropriate resources for teaching and learning, including ICT. Assessment and Reporting To monitor, evaluate and review progress and achievement of all pupils, through the assessment, recording and updating systems, identifying clear targets for improvement. To establish and maintain a good rapport with parents by communicating fully, accurately and positively with them both informally and formally through written reports. Attend or lead Induction and Curriculum events to maintain communication between home and school. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Qualifications Good honours degree in a relevant subject area. QTS, PGCE or equivalent. Skills Ability to teach music across the full range of primary years, Early Years to Year 6. Passion for teaching and learning. Excellent understanding of methods to extend and challenge pupils at all stages of their learning. Experience of offering good pastoral support. Ability to work well within a team. Excellent organisational skills. Qualities Excellent organisational skills. Ability to inspire and motivate. Inspiring, creative and highly able educator. An understanding of the value of independent learning. Valuing a growth mindset, risk-taking and resilience in pupils’ learning and personal and social development. Readiness to support extra-curricular activities within and outside department, after school and at other times. Good organisation and planning. Flexibility and resilience. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. School Application Form
Please download and fill up this form, and attach it during the application process.
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