Music Teacher (Part-Time)

The Post

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Music Teacher starting as soon as possible (September 2024) to assist the Director of Music in promoting an enthusiasm for and excellence in music throughout the School. This is a varied role working within the music department. As a part-time position, it would initially be for 2 days per week – this is currently timetabled as a Monday and a Friday. There is scope to tailor part of the role to reflect the music skills of the successful candidate to ensure they can play as active a part in the daily life of the department as possible.

The Music Teacher will become part of the wider dynamic teaching team and will display their passion to encourage an enthusiasm for a love of learning and creativity amongst children at the school.

They will naturally possess excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills and will be able to foster positive relationships with the children, staff and the wider School community. They will be kind, caring and approachable and will be motivated to get involved with all aspects of our busy and vibrant School.

The School

Ashfold is a leading independent prep school for approximately 300 boys and girls aged 3–13 years. The School is set in a beautiful Jacobean mansion with its own 30-acre estate on the edge of the village of Dorton in the Buckinghamshire countryside, close to Thame, Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury.

Alongside an excellent all-round education, we pride ourselves in offering children a wealth of opportunities to participate in sports, the arts, drama and music, as well as a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. The school week runs from Monday to Friday, and we offer optional boarding up to four nights a week, as well as a rich and varied extra-curricular programme.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applications not submitted on the Ashfold Application Form or applications not completed in full will not be considered.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 2 September 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews in the week commencing Monday 9 September 2024; however, we reserve the right to interview sooner for early applications that meet the selection criteria.

Ashfold School encourages early applications and reserves the right to close this vacancy and appoint prior to the application closing date if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Ashfold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Number 272663.