Head of Music (Part Time)

About the School - North Bridge House Senior School (Hampstead)

North Bridge House Senior School is an independent, co-educational establishment which is a proud member of Cognita.

North Bridge House Senior School offers a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel secure and are set challenges that enable them to meet or exceed expectations. There are currently just over 450 Year 7-11 pupils on roll.

We strive towards individual academic success by encouraging self-discipline and through a diverse curriculum that challenges pupils and develops enquiring minds.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of Music to join our fantastic team on a permanent, part- time basis, 0.6FTE.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. 

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. 

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Head of Music who will have the opportunity to deliver lessons and lead clubs across Key Stages 3 and 4. A well-qualified and passionate individual, the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting pupils to achieve the highest levels of success alongside our experienced team of peri teachers. The Music Department has developed considerably over the last few years and this role provides an exciting opportunity for a teacher keen to develop their leadership skills or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge.

As the Head of Music at North Bridge House Senior, you will:

•Lead teaching development and learning to maximise student achievement

•Oversee planning of work in the Music Department in line with National Curriculum and specification requirements

•Facilitate lessons for Years 7-11

•Lead Clubs across Key Stage 3 and 4 

•Establish good and effective communication with parents regarding musical performances and activities led by or involving the Music Department.

•Take responsibility for promoting, coordinating and participating in Music activities throughout the school year via clubs (before and after school and at lunch), concerts, enrichment activities, guest-performers, themed weeks and House competitions.

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Who we are looking for

You will have a good honours degree in Music as well as practical teaching experience in Music. You will also be a highly effective communicator with excellent organisational and planning skills, creative thinking and computer literacy.

Benefits at Cognita 

•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 

•Teacher’s Pension

•Free lunch provided during Term Time 

•Extensive Professional Development opportunities – including an international staff exchange programme.

•School holidays and public holidays

•Free parking on site (subject to availability) 

•School fee discount 

•Childcare voucher scheme

•Collaborative and supportive working environment 

•Longer holidays than the maintained sector

•Membership of a global schools group

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 15th December 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.