Director of Music
To start September 2024
Full-time
Harpur Trust Teaching Scale plus additional allowance
About Bedford Girls’ School:
At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.
The Role:
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Music Department, to spearhead strategic initiatives, cultivate academic excellence, and foster a culture of musical enrichment. The is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a dynamic and forward-thinking department within the school.
As the Director of Music, you will be entrusted with the vital task of leading the department with vision and dedication. Your role encompasses shaping academic excellence, nurturing talent, and fostering an environment where both students and teachers thrive.
An accomplished musician, with a proven track record in leadership, the ideal candidate must be excited by the challenge of ensuring that Music is central to the life of the school. We are looking for someone to develop a passion for music with in all our students, whilst also nurturing the talents of our more exceptional musicians.
In line with the School’s International Baccalaureate ethos, the successful candidate should be open- minded and innovative in their approach to teaching and learning.
Housed in purpose-built accommodation the Music Department is equipped with practice rooms, performance spaces and a recording and composition studio.
What We’re Looking For:
Why Join Bedford Girls’ School:
Closing date: 9 am 10 May 2024
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Our Application Portal can be accessed via our website:
https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/connected-community/why-work-at-bgs-/teaching-opportunities
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email the HR Department hr@bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk.
Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.
At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.