Job Description
Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery
Position: Music Teacher
Salary: £28,500 - £32,000 per annum (FTE)
Contract term: Permanent, Part time, 2.5 days
Start date: September 2024
Place of Work: KT3 5AS, New Malden, Surrey, South West London
Website: www.westburyhouse.surrey.sch.uk
We are looking to recruit an outstanding Music teacher to join our wonderful staff.
Starting in September 2024 this part time teaching position is a great opportunity for you to join the team at Westbury House School. We welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers with appropriate independent (or maintained sector) experience, including secondary schools.
Teachers or musicians with a passion for teaching music are encouraged to apply. The opportunity will involve teaching 2 days per week with pupils aged 2 – 11. You will lead on the schools music provision and be responsible for managing our peripatetic teachers. You will also lead the school Choir.
Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery has a strong family atmosphere and prepares pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+. The site is a small, friendly preparatory school which also includes a thriving nursery that educates boys and girls aged 2 years to 11 years old. It together holds places for up to 128 children. Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery has a unique and charming atmosphere, seldom found in schools today. The well-equipped playground provides ample space for outdoor learning and play.
The successful candidate should be passionate about children and their learning and be an inspiring team member for all members of the School community. The school and its nursery deliver excellent standards in pastoral care, spiritual and emotional development, good learning and results for its pupils.
The Executive Leadership Team of the school comprises of the Head and Deputy, along with the Head of Early Years. This team is responsible for the day to day operations for the whole school. The school is supported by the wider Inspired Learning Group of schools.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:
• Qualified Teacher Status and evidence of continuing professional development
• The ability to inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning.
• To have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the music national curriculum at KS1 and 2.
• To prepare and plan for teaching, taking account of the requirements of all children within their class.
• Ability to encourage children to develop self-discipline, self-esteem, confidence and independence.
Applicants with the following characteristics are sought:
• Enthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability, and resilience
• High personal standards
• Confident, positive, and approachable
• Flexible and able to maintain high standards.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional development
• Advocate a sound educational philosophy, with the ability to translate into practice
• Ability to create an excellent learning culture which is recognised by staff, parents and pupils
Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools. Employees will not only be welcomed to the nursery but they will also benefit from;
• Competitive Salary.
• Annual salary review.
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
• Ongoing coaching from the management team.
• Childcare fee discount.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received.
The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application deadline date should an exceptionally appropriate candidate be identified.
If you love working with children and you want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a thriving setting, please apply now!
Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery is a part of Inspired Learning Group and is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).