Performing Arts Lead

About the School - Oxford House

Oxford House is a Montessori Nursery and Preparatory school for girls and boys aged 2.5-11 years. Founded in 1959, this intimate and exclusive school offers every child a complete education that puts a high emphasis on traditional values and the child-centred learning of the Montessori Method.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Performing Arts Lead to join our fantastic team starting part-time in September 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a high achieving school with well-motivated children and small class sizes. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, keen and enthusiastic, with high expectations of pupil progress.

About Cognita

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

• To lead music lessons and activities across the whole school. 
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst pupils, safeguarding their health and safety both on school premises and during authorised school activities elsewhere.
• Planning and preparing courses and lessons to meet the learning needs of pupils in accordance with the objectives of Oxford House School. To attend assemblies and attending and leading after school clubs.
• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.

To view the full Job Description, click here, and the view the Role Profile, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

To be considered for this role you will have Qualified Teacher Status and a Music Degree. We would also expect:

• Knowledge of relevant Key Stages and National Curriculum requirements
• Experience leading and organising musical events
• Confident using ed-tech to support our music curriculum
• High standard of English and Maths

Benefits at Cognita

•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 

•Teacher’s Pension

•School fee discount 

•Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 14th July 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.