GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
Location
Central London | United Kingdom
Job description
The Guildhall School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies following the retirement of our current post-holder in August 2024.
The successful applicant will be a pianist and teacher of proven achievement who will be a key member of the leadership of the Keyboard Department. They will be responsible for the day to day running of the academic, curricular, and communal work of the Keyboard Department, will deputise in the absence of the Head of Department and teach according to specialism as directed by the Head of Department.
They will contribute to developing high-level relationships with contacts and peers within the sector, nationally and internationally. They will engage actively in continuing professional development and innovation within the field of performance and pedagogy and participate in mentoring processes with colleagues. They will liaise with colleagues throughout the Music Division to collaborate creatively to the overall artistic work of the School.
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023 , is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023 , as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. We deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
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Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9114 . A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 15th March 2024 . Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27th March 2024.
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
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£55.3k - £62.39k per annum
