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* Music Teacher
* Leading Private School in Southampton, Hampshire
* Easter or September Start
* Competitive Salary
* Full-Time/Permanent
Looking to inspire a passion for music and performance in a thriving secondary community?
This may then be the perfect opportunity for you...
The Opportunity
An established and forward-thinking private school in Southampton invites applications for the position of Music Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving performing arts faculty within a school that places creativity, scholarship and performance at the heart of its educational philosophy.
We are seeking a talented and inspiring musician-educator who can nurture individual potential while contributing to a rich programme of concerts, recitals and co-curricular music.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
* Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to KS5
* Deliver a balanced curriculum including performance, composition, listening and music theory
* Prepare pupils for GCSE and, where appropriate, A Level Music
* Contribute to the school’s extensive co-curricular programme
* Lead and/or accompany ensembles, choirs or chamber groups
* Support individual instrumentalists and performance scholars
* Play an active role in concerts, productions and whole-school events
Independent school life extends beyond the classroom, and the Music Teacher will be expected to contribute fully to the wider academic and pastoral community.
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The Department
Music is central to the cultural life of the school. Pupils benefit from:
* A broad academic curriculum
* Regular performance opportunities
* Strong uptake at GCSE and A Level
* A supportive instrumental tuition programme
* A calendar of concerts, recitals and collaborative productions
The department enjoys excellent facilities and a strong reputation for high standards of musicianship and creativity.
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The Person
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
* A strong academic background in Music
* Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent experience in the private sector)
* Confident practical musicianship and conducting/ensemble leadership skills
* Experience preparing pupils for public examinations
* The ability to inspire pupils of all abilities, from beginners to advanced performers
* A willingness to contribute to boarding and/or co-curricular life
* A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
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Why Join Us?
* Small class sizes and motivated learners
* A culture that values scholarship and the arts
* Extensive performance opportunities
* A collaborative and supportive staff community
* Professional development within a well-resourced private setting
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Application
Applications are welcomed from passionate Music Teachers, who wish to contribute to a vibrant and ambitious private school community in Southampton.
Please submit your application and CV in accordance with the school’s recruitment procedures.