Head of Music (0.8-1.0 FTE)

Head of Music - Start Date April 2025

Pitsford School is a co-educational independent school for students aged 3 – 18 years old.  The school offers a very attractive working environment based in delightful rural parkland setting of some 30 acres, close to Northampton.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Pitsford School for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Head of Music

The post will be either:

1.    A part-time post (0.8 FTE) teaching years 7 to 13 in the senior school on four days a week

2.    A full-time (1.0 FTE) post teaching across both Junior and Senior Schools

Role Details 

We are seeking someone who can share their passion for Music to our students and to inspire all students to have a love of learning. If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached across the department, then we’d love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be an excellent and innovative classroom teacher who will deliver high-quality Music education. You will be expected to teach Music across the ability and age range and inspire students through leading extracurricular clubs.

Personal Qualities

• A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A deep understanding of the challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and wellbeing.
• An innovative and strategic approach to problem solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges.
• Good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking;
• Good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards;
• Ability to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students;
• Committed to Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of our school community;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Energy, enthusiasm, good sense of humour;
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders.

Early applications are strongly encouraged and visits to the School are welcomed.

Please visit our website

https://www.pitsfordschool.com/

For further information and school visits, please contact -recruitment@pitsfordschool.com

Forward completed applications to: recruitment@pitsfordschool.com

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd January 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 3th January 2025 

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with a children’s barred list check. You will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure form if you are short-listed for the post.’