Director of Music - Full-time

The Rochester Grammar School , Rochester

• Ref:MED887-5445-3T
• Posted:24/01/2020
• Pay:£26,458 - £41,063 per annum + TLR 2a of £6,757
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:27/01/2020 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, energetic and inspirational Director of Music. A gifted/talented musician who can convey their passion for their subject to the school and its wider community would be desirable.

The Rochester Grammar School is not only a school with outstanding outcomes but has a rich history and inspiring reputation as one of the country's leading state Grammar Schools.

The school is consistently ranked amongst the best state schools in the country and was awarded National Teaching School status in March 2012.  It is also an International Baccalaureate diploma school. Teaching at RGS is an inspiring and rewarding experience.  

What you will get from The Rochester Grammar School:

• Minimum starting salary £25,750 for all NQTs
• A fun, hardworking and welcoming team who enjoy supporting each other
• Engaged pupils who work in a calm and industrious manner
• Work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and our trust
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning - proven to enhance classroom practice
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career and the opportunity to develop your subject expertise at the highest level
• Full induction and mentor programme for new staff
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Access to the New Horizons Teaching Alliance, offering a wide range of robust and innovatory development resources and expertise
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped gym with fitness classes – located on the site of Holcombe Grammar School
• Free parking onsite

What you will need to succeed:

• Be a qualified Music Teacher
• Have a degree in Music
• Strong leadership qualities
• Be an outstanding, student-centred classroom practitioner 
• Possess a depth of subject knowledge 
• Be able to inspire and enthuse our wonderful, intelligent students

What you need to do now:
Complete our application form to apply for this position. Tours of the school are highly recommended. Please contact Ruth Rivers ( r.rivers@tsatrust.org.uk) to arrange a convenient time.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safe recruitment procedures and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check..

Information about the school

The Rochester Grammar School staff are dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all” and we have the highest expectation for all our learners. We are a proud International Baccalaureate World School. Our students study the IB Diploma at Sixth Form and go on to attend outstanding universities.

"What I enjoy most about the RGS Sixth Form is the support from the teachers and how passionate they are about their subjects". - Mabel, current sixth form student

Rochester Grammar School is a high-performing secondary which is part of the TSA Trust, a family of schools that work together to “improve the life chances”. The school achieved the UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting School Award in September 2021. RGS is a school where diversity is celebrated as we create a safe and inspiring place for children to learn, where their rights are respected and they are able to develop their talents and abilities to their full potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Simon Arnold
• Address:The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
• Telephone: 0333 360 2120
• Email: office@rochestergrammar.org.uk

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