Head of Music - Reigate, United Kingdom - Reigate College

Reigate College
Reigate College
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With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country.

The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.


The Post
The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated teacher to lead the Music Department. The post is available from
17 April 2023 on a permanent, full-time basis.


Our ideal person will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results.

The post would equally suit an experienced or a teacher looking for their first management role. All new members of staff receive mentors to help them settle into the College.

In addition, the post holder will receive additional remission in the first year to work with the curriculum management team to ensure they are fully supported in their new role.


The Department
The Department is housed in specialist facilities in the Holmesdale Music Centre.

The Centre consists of a performance space, recording studio, Mac suite, practise rooms and several soundproof pods for students to work and rehearse in.


The team consists of two other members of teaching staff who work in a collaborative style, contributing to central teaching resources.

The team is supported by a specialist Music Technician.


Students regularly progress onto university courses for Music, Music Technology, Music Production, Song Writing and Sound Engineering, as well as conservatoires.


The Department currently offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including choirs and bands and regularly encourages students to perform at College Community Events, Open Evenings and other special occasions.


The Department hosts Winter and Spring Concerts on site and an annual Battle of the Bands gig at the local theatre.


Courses

The Department offers the following courses:

  • A Level Music
  • A Level Music
Technology

  • BTEC L3 Music (Performance)
The post holder should be able to teach across all the courses.


Salary
The salary for this post is up to £45,205 to £48,292 per annum.


Applying

  • A breakdown of grades, retention and valueadded data, preferably for the past three years for qualifications taught
  • What, if any, curriculum management experience you have
  • What instruments you are able to play
  • Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post
  • What you are able to bring to College life outside of your teaching commitment, including extracurricular activities
  • Which courses you have experience of delivering


Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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