Head of Prep Music & Pre-Prep Performing Arts
Wellington School
Wellington, Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2023
Job overview
Wellington Prep School is looking to recruit an ambitious and creative new Head of Prep Music & Pre-Prep Performing Arts for September 2023. Teachers in the Prep School are Primary specialists who have the ability to teach across KS1/KS2 and therefore the successful applicant should be keen to work across both key stages. Equally they must be a strong team player who is willing to collaborate with the wider School curriculum strategy of aged 3-18 Music and Drama which sees both subjects (led by our Directors of Music and Drama in the Senior School) lead a whole school approach to these disciplines. Alongside the Music and Drama curriculum, the Prep School delivers a busy calendar of termly concerts, showcases and productions.
Suitable applicants should ideally have a strong musical background as they will lead all academic Music from Reception to Year 6 alongside playing the piano for assemblies and other school events or productions, and supporting, or leading Choirs, Ensembles, or Sinfonias. Similarly they should have a keen interest in the wider area of Performing Arts, as they will work closely with the Director Drama to lead Pre-Prep (KS1) Performing Arts provision which combines Music and Drama. They will also work alongside the Drama department supporting Years 3-6 Productions.
Applicants must be able to use their initiative, whilst being committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and child protection checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date: Sunday 12th March 2023
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About Wellington School
Wellington School is a Church of England denominational, co-educational, day and boarding school in Somerset. As of the most recent inspection, there were 900 pupils on the school roll. The school’s motto is the opening of Psalm 127; ‘If God Be Not With Us, Our Labour is in Vain’. The Senior School teaches pupils between the ages of 11-18. The school also offers preparatory facilities from the ages of 3 onwards. Founded in 1837 as a boys school, Wellington has been fully independent and co-educational since 1978. The 35 acre site is a combination of traditional and more recent architecture. The school operates in both a boarding and day capacity.
Headmaster
Alex Battison
Values and vision
Purpose:
To ensure that our pupils leave school equipped with everything they need to thrive
Vision:
To provide a life-changing, pupil-centred, values-led education for engaged and ambitious young people who wish to contribute to the School and the wider community.
Mission:
To honour our purpose and achieve our vision, we will
· build outstanding relationships across our community
· engender a mindset which sees pupils and staff pursuing excellence
· cultivate a love of learning, in all its forms and settings
· care for and support the wellbeing of pupils and staff
· ensure that every pupil feels known, valued and understood
· recruit and invest in outstanding staff
· provide a 21st Century-relevant curricular and co-curricular offering
· ensure that our physical environment is safe, uplifting and sustainable
· strive to maintain an environment in which individuals receive the respect, acceptance and positive regard which is needed for maximum personal growth
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