Head of Woodwind
The Duke of York's Royal Military School
Kent
- £31,094 - £35,634 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £23,854 pro rata + £6,686 DOYRMS allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 3 January 2025
Job overview
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School enjoys a generously resourced Music Department, which spans all aspects of School life; academic, co-curricular, military band, as well as supporting dance and drama productions. The 60 strong Military Band benefits from dedicated practice, time, and is at the heart of the School’s ethos, values, and tradition. The Military Band or its Drum Corps perform at numerous events within and outside of the School, providing the accompanying music at our weekly parades. The School’s military history and tradition continue through the advancement of wider music in the School with generous support from our sponsor, the MOD. The School invests in three instrumental staff teaching woodwind, percussion, and piano/organ.
We run a successful Military Band project, giving all Year 7 students the opportunity to learn how to play a military instrument for free. For students demonstrating great promise and expertise, we offer scholarships for the duration of Year 8, which present a pathway to join the Military Band at a minimum Grade 3 entrance level.
The School now seeks to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative individual to develop and enhance the Woodwind Teaching and to provide expert tuition to students of all year groups learning woodwind instruments.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach woodwind lessons to students aged 11-18, prepare students for music examinations, including GCSE and A-Level exam preparation, as required.
- Rehearse and prepare the woodwind students as required for School parades and other functions.
- Be responsible for the stock control and routine maintenance of all the School’s woodwind instruments.
- Attend, and if necessary, perform at all musical rehearsals and performances as directed by the Director of Music.
- Keep records of student attendance and prepare individual reports on student progress each term.
Additional Responsibilities (Tutor/Co-Curricular)
- Responsibility for the welfare of a tutor group of students within an allocated Boarding House.
- Monitoring the academic, behaviour, and general progress of students in the tutor group.
- On a week day duty: lunch with students of the House, supervise the House during supper time, and monitor prep time proactively.
- Contribution to clubs, sports, and activities, outside teaching/instruction time.
Applications Process
Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at Recruitment@doyrms.com as soon as possible.
Application forms can be downloaded from the School website via: www.doyrms.com/staff-vacancies. For detailed information and to review the full responsibilities and expectations associated with this role, please download the Candidate Pack and Job Description available on the School's website.
Attached documents
About The Duke of York's Royal Military School
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The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is a mixed, non-denominational, state secondary boarding school with sixth form situated in Dover, Kent. It is a sponsor-led academy supported by a single-academy trust. A smaller than average secondary school, it provides 500+ places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School has roots going back to the early 19th century. It was first built in 1801 by the Duke of York in Chelsea, before relocating to its current Dover site in 1908. The school reopened as an academy in September 2010, becoming the first full state boarding academy. Both the current school and its predecessor have links with the military.
Principal
Alex Foreman
Values and vision
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School prides itself on being a unique establishment rooted in military traditions. The military ethos helps students to develop character and life skills, supporting them to become resilient, skilled, well-educated young people.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School was previously only open to children whose parents were members of the armed forces in the UK, but entry was extended to civilian families when the school converted to academy status.
Ofsted report
“Students grow up to be confident leaders. They are courteous and well behaved. They feel safe and work together very well, supporting and challenging each other appropriately. They are rightly proud of their school and their achievements, including those derived from their military activities. The school integrates academic and pastoral care well, ensuring students’ social and academic needs are supported well in both environments.”
View The Duke of York's Royal Military School’s latest Ofsted report
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