Teacher of Music
Dollar Academy
Clackmannanshire
- £36,953 - £55,648 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dollar Academy Teacher's Pension Scheme - sector leading Defined Contributions scheme, substantial reduction in school fees, access to onsite gym, swimming pool and parking,EAP, Cycle to Work and Retailer Discount Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2025
Job overview
Dollar Academy is looking to recruit an exceptional Teacher of Music on a permanent full time basis from August 2025.
The successful candidate will be a talented and imaginative teacher who should be able to teach music to pupils of all ages, from Prep 1 to Senior School level. They will take part in a diverse co-curricular programme, which supports and extends work in the classroom.
The Department has an excellent reputation for nourishing musical talent and for the quality and diversity of music created through five choirs, four orchestras, two jazz orchestras, chamber and traditional music groups, and Junior and Senior stage musicals. Curricular music is currently taught by six specialist staff. There are nineteen visiting instrumental teachers and a Music Administrator. The responsibilities of the post include certain key tasks which are outlined below:
Teaching
The post holder will teach as required within the Music Department and will undertake all the duties of a classroom teacher. They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and will be able to work effectively as part of a team. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development alongside the Director of Music and other team members. Liaison with the Prep and Junior schools is particularly important in the delivery of the Prep and Junior curricula. Senior school pupils follow the Scottish Qualification Authority National courses and experience in this area will be most beneficial.
Co-Curricular Music
The post holder will lead and assist with co-curricular ensembles as directed by the Director of Music. They will assist the Director of Music in the planning and management of concerts and other music events both within and out with the school. They will assist the Director of Music in promoting and recording Music Department events in newsletters, school magazines and on the school website. Events take place throughout the year and may involve evenings and weekends.
Preparation of pupils for ABRSM and TRINITY examinations
The post holder will have the opportunity to: accompany pupils for ABRSM and Trinity examinations; prepare pupils for the aural and sight-singing elements of the exams; and to coach pupils for theory examinations.
Additional responsibilities
The following will be advantageous:
· Ability to teach across the age ranges of Prep, Junior and Senior
· A working knowledge of Kodaly principles
· A knowledge of Music Technology including current SQA courses
· Excellent piano skills with the ability to accompany pupils at all levels
· Willingness to lead and contribute to music ensembles
The Academy has a rich co-curricular programme in which all members of staff are expected to participate.
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About Dollar Academy
Dollar Academy was founded in 1818 as the UK’s first co-educational day and boarding school and has been at the heart of Scotland’s educational development for 200 years. The school is the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2018.
Dollar has over 1250 pupils aged 5-18, of whom approximately 75 are boarders. The school’s extensive 70 acre campus is set in a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Central Scotland and is within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Edinburgh airport is conveniently situated and can be reached in 45 minutes.
Dollar is distinguished by its excellence in pastoral care, co-curricular provision and classroom teaching.
Enjoyment of learning lies at the heart of this school and the aim is for all pupils to gain satisfaction from a real commitment to study and participation in the great range of sporting, art and cultural activities on offer.
Dollar pupils undertake internationally recognised SQA examination courses and, in a typical year, over 65% of exam results are at Grade A. Although firmly grounded in the values of Scottish education, Dollar takes a deliberately international approach and the diverse boarding community is at the heart of school life.
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