Head Of Music (Senior School) Lazio

Head Of Music (Senior School)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Head of Music (Senior School) St George's is seeking a Head of Music (Senior School) on a full term basis beginning in September 2025.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic and skilled individual to work within a thriving Music department across Key Stages 3-5.

Reporting to the Director of Music, the successful candidate will lead the Music Department in the Senior School and deliver co-curricular music activities to Senior School pupils at St George's.

The role holder will have experience in a range of musical contexts and will be an exceptional classroom practitioner, with the drive, energy, stamina and determination to deliver exceptional results in this important area of the school life.

Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Teach Music across the Senior School, including at IGCSE and IBDP at HL and SLEncourage all pupils to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow upHelp lead the Music Department by building and maintaining an ethos of high expectations, hard work and independence in learningSupport the co-curricular activities programme by providing leadership for the development and provision of either the instrumental or choral programmeManage appropriate procedures for the moderation of teacher assessments to ensure reliability and consistencyMaintain an up to date knowledge of current curriculum developments and initiativesBe aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reportingDevelop and share schemes of work and resourcesAssist with covering colleagues as requiredAttend all meetings and INSET as requiredDeputise for the Director of Music as requiredAbility to lead the choral ensembles as part of the school's co-curricular programme would be an advantagePastoral Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each student's wellbeing and welfare, and foster the personal and social developments of each student in their careActively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school communityCreate an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the school's pastoral policiesBe familiar with all the school's policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all timesPromote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupilsBe aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of childrenProfessional Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitmentEnsure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely mannerAttend Parents' Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Principal may from time to time requireBe responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the schoolContribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your workContribute to the school's Self Evaluation and Development PlanFoster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of thisCarry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of SchoolPersonal Skills The successful candidate will be:

An ambassador of St George's at all timesA role model in relation to the school's core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and ExcellenceEnthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practiceReliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school communityFlexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environmentProactive in all aspects of school lifeAble to work both independently and collaborativelyCreative and innovative across and beyond the curriculumAble to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skillsAble to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school's induction and professional review processesAble to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George'sA talented communicatorA confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes. Formal Qualifications / Experience A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)A certified teaching qualification (i. e.

Qualified Teacher Status)A distinguished record of teachingA strong record of professional development. How to Apply Reference Number 241203

Application Deadline Friday 17 January 2025, 4. 00pm CEST

Start Date September 2025

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract Permanent

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via stgeorge. school. it/employment.

Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

School Policies Applicants to St George's should be familiar with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available at stgeorge. school. it/policies.

A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

Conditional Offer of Appointment Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:

Verification of identity, qualifications and professional statusA safeguarding checkReceipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)Social media screeningNon-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree. Remuneration Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

Equal Opportunities St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally.

Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.

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