Teacher of Academic Music and Musicianship (Commercial and Jazz Specialism)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher capable of delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning in a world-leading specialist music school.

In September 2022, The Purcell School was the first specialist music school in the UK to open a commercial music department, which sits alongside the long-established and highly successful jazz department. In another exciting and forward-looking expansion of our provision, we have recently announced our intention to offer a new vocational pathway (RSL Diploma in Creative Music Industry) for students in the sixth form. It is within this context and to reflect the increasing need and demand for commercial and jazz classes in our timetable, that we are now looking to appoint a music teacher with a specialism in these areas. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of music history, analysis, composition and general musicianship programmes, largely in relation to this specialism.

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

This job specification sets out the duties of the post at the time of drafting.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

TEACHER OF ACADEMIC MUSIC AND MUSICIANSHIP
To teach music history, analysis, harmony, composition and general musicianship classes
To assess students’ work regularly and provide feedback in line with departmental policies
To supervise the completion of music coursework
To contribute to the marking and moderation of coursework for GCSE, A Level and vocational programmes
To attend weekly music department and academic music department staff meetings
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in the music industry

Full details can be found on our website. Please apply using our application form and submit with a covering letter to recruitment@purcell-school.org