Visiting Music Teacher - Drum Kit and Percussion
Downe House
West Berkshire
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2024
Job overview
Visiting Music Teacher Drum Kit and Percussion
Part-Time: 2 days p.w. currently Mondays and Tuesdays - commencing January 2025.
We are seeking a VMT specialising in drum kit and percussion, to teach 35-minute lessons to individual pupils. The lessons are on Mondays (into the evenings) and Tuesdays.
The Music Department at Downe House encourages pupils to take an exciting musical learning journey with the opportunity to participate in inspiring musical projects, performances, bands, choirs, and orchestras. We have a dedicated team of specialist music staff who are committed to making music accessible to all students, whatever their ability, nurturing a love of music that will last a lifetime.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and thriving Independent Boarding and Day School for girls.
We offer a range of benefits and competitive terms and conditions including:
• Generous pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Free meals while on duty
• Modern new gym facility and on-site swimming pool
• Free onsite parking and beautiful grounds
• A variety of social occasions through the year including a Christmas and Summer Party held in the grounds, plus other termly events.
How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@downehouse.net by Wednesday 27 November 2024. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.
For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
We offer a competitive salary and range of benefits.
Closing Date: 11 December 2024
Attached documents
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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