The Purcell School
Location
Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher capable of delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning in the context of a world-leading specialist music school.
Successful teachers at The Purcell School are committed, industrious and open to development, not only within the confines of the classroom but within the wider musical and boarding life of the School as well. We seek to appoint teachers who are confident and warm, who possess charisma and who recognise that organisation, open-mindedness, structure, clarity, diligence and a sense of vision are vital ingredients in a successful life as a teacher.
The Academic Music Department offers a unique programme of study, which forms an important part of every Purcell student’s specialist musical education. Analysis and aural awareness are at the heart of everything we do, and high-level training in these areas is a core component of the school’s curriculum for every student. Purcell students achieve exceptional grades in Music and nearly all go on to study the subject at either conservatoire or university.
In Years 7 to 9, students study a series of set works, which form the basis of creative and analytical projects, designed to expand their general musical knowledge and inform their practical instrumental studies. In year 10, students currently follow the Cambridge IGCSE music syllabus, and in Year 11, they prepare for Sixth Form study through an in-depth study of larger scale works. At each stage, we offer tailored pathways for students on classical performance, composition, jazz and commercial music programmes.
In the Sixth Form, students work towards the OCR A Level in Music and have lessons in analysis, music history, harmony and composition. Students who intend to apply to university to read Music are prepared for entrance examinations and interviews. Each year, a number of students go on to read Music at university, with recent school leavers taking up places at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and SOAS.
The school’s Musicianship Programme runs in tandem with the above. In Years 7 and 8, pupils attend three Musicianship classes per week: these small-group classes include opportunities to explore music theory and analysis from aural and practical perspectives. From Year 9, students can choose from a range of electives (including advanced analysis, grades 6-8 music theory, keyboard skills, arts award, music technology and conducting), all designed to complement their instrumental studies, and their core aural, analysis and exam classes. All students attend a weekly composition class and choir rehearsal.
We welcome applications from teachers with a range of musical interests and specialisms, and we would be particularly interested to hear from candidates who can contribute to one or more of the following areas:
JOB SPECIFICATION
The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
JOB TITLE: TEACHER OF ACADEMIC MUSIC AND MUSICIANSHIP
All members of staff are ultimately answerable to the Principal.
Your line manager is the Head of Academic Music.
This job specification sets out the duties of the post at the time of drafting. Specific responsibilities are as follows:
FOR ALL TEACHING STAFF
To plan, implement and deliver an appropriate programme of learning.
To participate in the School’s appraisal scheme.
To support and implement the School’s behavioural policy.
To monitor students’ attendance at lessons and to liaise with the Vice-Principal when difficulties arise.
To assist in providing cover for absent colleagues.
To supervise students during internal and external examinations.
To supervise students during breaks on a duty rota.
To attend assemblies.
To attend the weekly staff meeting and other relevant meetings by arrangement.
To attend Parents’ Evenings.
To participate in School Inset meetings.
To contribute to the School’s extra-curricular and/or boarding provision.
To assist occasionally at whole school events.
FOR ALL STAFF
To promote the aims and values of the School.
To support and protect the interests of the students.
To support colleagues in their work.
To ensure the smooth-running of the School and the well-being of the School community.
To act in accordance with the current legal requirements, School policies and guidance on the safeguarding of children and young people.
To undertake such administrative and supervisory duties as may be required.
To follow the procedures and policies set out in the Staff Handbook.
To promote equality by actively protecting staff and students from discrimination.
To comply with current Health and Safety regulations and best practice.
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