PURCELL SCHOOL
Location
Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Teacher of Academic Music and Musicianship
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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:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is a full time post to start on 1st September 2024.
The salary will be based on the School’s salary scale, according to the successful candidate’s experience, with a contributory pension scheme.
Children of staff are not eligible to be educated at the School except through the normal admissions and audition process.
The post is subject to a probationary period. All posts are subject to regular appraisal.
All members of staff are expected to contribute fully to the School’s extra-curricular and/or boarding provision.
Lunch can be taken free of charge at School during term time
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.
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