THE VACANCY

With its inclusive philosophy celebrating all musical genres, music is busy and popular at Bloxham. Keen to encourage everyone to get involved, all First Formers learn an instrument through our Musicians of the Future scheme and the whole school take part in the House Music Competition, the largest musical event of the year. Musicians of all ages and abilities are celebrated through a programme of 30 concerts throughout the year, including our Award Holders Recitals for music Scholars to hone their performing skills and presentation.

The Director of Music is supported by an administrator and a talented and hard-working team of 18 Visiting Music Teachers as well as a Graduate Assistant (Music). 200 individual music lessons of 60- or 30-minute duration are taught every week on instruments and singing across the spectrum including Music Production lessons for budding producers and DJs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·   Teaching pupils from beginner to advanced level in Violin

·   Preparing all students for participation in events including concerts

·   Proactive in establishing and running ensembles

·   Preparing students for graded examinations

·   Liaising with the Director of Music regarding student progress

·   Providing written assessment/progress reports on each student in line with whole school policies

·   Occasionally leading masterclasses and workshops as requested by the Director of Music.

KEY INFORMATION

Start Date: September 2024

Accountable to: Director of Music

Working Hours: Zero hours, casual contract.

Salary: £38.60 per hour

Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 12th June 2024

 BENEFITS

·   Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension scheme

·   Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours

·   Free parking on site

·   Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts

·   Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available

·   Opportunities for continuous professional development

·   Cycle To Work Scheme

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

·   Experience in teaching a wide range of ages and abilities

·   Proven success in preparing students for exams at all levels

·   Proven success in coaching ensembles

·   Able to use Microsoft Office computer packages within the work environment

·   Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

·   Inspirational and motivational teaching style

Desirable Criteria:

·   Post graduate qualification in Music

·   Experience in leading masterclasses, workshops and/or coaching a chamber of music

HOW TO APPLY

Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 12th June 2024

To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

 We look forward to receiving your application.

SAFEGUARDING

 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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.