Head Of Music (Senior School) Roma

Head Of Music (Senior School)
Roma
Lazio, Roma

Salary:Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request. Job type:Full Time, PermanentStart date:September 2025Apply by:16 January 2025Job overviewHead 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 ResponsibilitiesTeaching and LearningTeach 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 upBe aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reportingDevelop, refine and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formatsPastoralDemonstrate 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 childrenProfessionalPromote 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 SkillsThe 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 skillsReliable and respectfulAble 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. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Early application is strongly encouraged. Please complete an online application form via www.stgeorge. school. it/employment.

Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview. Supporting StatementThe 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. Additional Application GuidanceThe Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained).

References provided should always include your current employer.

If you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with. School PoliciesApplicants to St George's should be familiar with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available at www.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 AppointmentAny 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 screeningEqual OpportunitiesSt 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. About St George's British International SchoolSt George's British International SchoolVia Cassia KM 16, La Storta, Rome00123Italy+39 308 6001Welcome to St George's British International School - Established 1958. We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position at St George's.

We are one of the leading and most academically successful British International Schools in Europe, with a rich history of providing a world-class education to expatriate and internationally minded families in one of the world's most iconic cities. Our Vision is to be the best International School in Europe where all learners discover their passion and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world.

Our Mission is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an environment of collaboration, respect and kindness.

We focus on the inspirational teaching and holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners.

Everyone contributes to our happy and welcoming school community where strong relationships and cooperation lead to exceptional learning. Our Founding Values are Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence.

We are an internationally diverse community where differences are respected and celebrated.

We are a welcoming community where all pupils, alumni, staff and parents are encouraged to thrive, feel safe and belong.

We are a hugely ambitious community where all learners are challenged to strive for excellence in all that they do. Be A Part of Our Special CommunityOur incredible pupils - uniquely in Rome - come from 100 different countries and this infuses our school with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support.

Our highly qualified team of teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to genuinely be the best they can be. We are dedicated to not only recruiting and retaining the best teachers, but also to ensuring that we constantly develop and improve the education that they provide for our pupils through a focus on training, coaching, research and innovation.

Our close links with the world's highest performing and most aspirational universities ensure that our Georgians are filled with ambition and have the highest possible expectations for their future. Our programme of co-curricular activities allows pupils to develop a wide range of interests beyond the curriculum.

Our sports facilities are without parallel in the city.

Our performing arts and music productions are breathtaking in both their ambition and scope.

And, perhaps not surprisingly for a school with such close links to the city's diplomatic community, we have consistently excelled on the international stage in our Model United Nations endeavours. With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in La Storta in the city's northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can contribute to the exciting next phase of our development. School AccoladesFinalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year Awards (October 2024)Nominee, Specialist Provision Provider of the Year, TES Awards for International Schools (2024)Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2024)Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2023 Examination Session)COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023)Top 125 Schools in the World: Schools Index by Carfax (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)Our Commitment to SafeguardingSt George's British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults.

Every member of staff employed at St George's has a responsibility to safeguard.

St George's endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued. The school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, applicable to all employees, includes the procedures for spotting and reporting child protection concerns, the role of Designated Safeguarding Leads, procedures, actions, referral processes and support measures.

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