Head of Music (Maternity Cover)

Location:         Windsor, Berkshire

Salary:           £45,000-£50,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Contract:         Fixed Term maternity cover

Hours of Work:  3 or 4 days per week (depending on experience and availability), 8am-5pm

To Start:         April 2025

NQT:              Not suitable 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, inspirational and experienced Head of Music with a passion for teaching to the highest standards to join our outstanding school to provide maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to teach music from EYFS upwards.

A little bit about us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

Responsibilities

Music has a high profile in the school and the successful candidate will play a key role in the co-ordination and arrangement of all musical activities for pupils throughout the school, together with leading and managing the peripatetic teaching staff.

The Head of Music will teach music to all age groups from nursery to Form 6, manage and run the Junior and Senior choirs as well as the school orchestra. They will ensure that the music curriculum is kept current and monitor how music is implemented throughout the school.

The Head of Music will organise and provide musical expertise and support for all school drama productions, prepare pupils for music awards, exhibitions and scholarships, manage hymn practice and organise music exams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading independent schools in the area.

What we can offer

·      An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town

·      Term-time position, working from 8:00am–5:00pm (though hours are flexible and could vary depending on school productions, parents evenings etc).

·      Potential to progress further and develop your career

·      School holidays

·      Fee discount

·      Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role

·      Helpful and supportive management team

·      A friendly, helpful and supportive team

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

·      Degree in Music

·      PGCE/QTS

·      Experience working in a Prep school

·      Experience teaching EYFS

·      Strong passion and experience in working with school choirs

·      Strong knowledge of the music curriculum

·      Piano and Voice as first instruments – other instruments are a bonus

·      Ability to keep calm and prioritise a demanding workload

·      Strong attention to detail

·      Excellent communication skills

·      MS Office skills inc Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

·      Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative

·      Commitment to your role and being an inspiration

·      Have a fun, can do attitude

·      A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application

form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with

you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2025

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.