A career opportunity for a confident and adventurous musician with the vision to lead and develop our established music programme for pupils from Reception to Year 3.
The postholder will manage all aspects of the music provision in the Junior School, overseeing peripatetic lessons and ensembles, and liaise with the Director of Music to ensure continuity and progression into the Middle and Senior Schools.
Music plays an integral part in school life, with over 95% of boys playing at least one instrument and 50 ensembles across the three sites. Recent school concerts have taken place at St John’s Smith Square and Cadogan Hall. The successful candidate will build upon and further develop this thriving music programme.
You will be academically well-qualified, with a degree in music and Qualified Teacher Status, and a strong and experienced piano accompanist. Ideally, you will also have experience of leading and conducting orchestras, choirs, and ensemble groups. You will plan, rehearse, and provide piano accompaniment for Junior School concerts, productions, the Carol Service, and the annual Cadogan Hall Gala Concert.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, contribute to the pastoral development and wellbeing of pupils, and participate in parent evenings. You will teach whole-class music lessons from Reception to Year 3, inspire and support pupils in their musical progress, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality music education.
The school is a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys in North London, providing a broad, high-calibre education for all 460 pupils aged 4–13.
We are a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys aged 4-13 in North London, providing a high-caliber education to approximately 470 pupils. Our goal is to foster a happy, secure, and energetic community where both pupils and staff can flourish.
We welcome applications from candidates across all school settings. Located in Belsize Park, our school is easily accessible via the Metropolitan, Jubilee, and Northern Underground lines.
The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As well as working in a leafy location in a pleasant neighbourhood, close to Central London with good transport links, working at The Hall offers:
* A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive
* Free daily three course buffet style lunches in the term timewhich can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
* Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification amongst other further training opportunities
* Eligiblepension scheme with Death in Service Benefit
* Private Health insurance after qualifying period
* After one year’s service, fee remission for staff sons (subject to competitive entry procedures)
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme, including access to anonymous counselling services, independent, free and confidential advisory services.
* Access to school counsellors
* Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
* Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms
Recent experience (within the last 3 years) teaching music to children in Reception, Key Stage 1, and Lower Key Stage 2 essential
Experience providing piano accompaniment for concerts, productions, or examinations. essential
Experience preparing pupils for high-profile concerts, gala performances, or external examinations.
Experience managing peripatetic staff and coordinating instrumental lessons.
Experience planning and delivering co-curricular music programmes (e.g., clubs, ensembles, school productions).
Personal Attributes
Strong musical proficiency, including sight-reading, piano accompaniment, and leading or conducting ensembles and choirs. essential
Awareness of music curriculum requirements for Reception, Key Stage 1, and Lower Key Stage 2 essential
The Hall School is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School is also committed to providing a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment.
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