Head of Choirs, Ensembles & Performance

About the job

Newton Prep is a successful and dynamic school for children between the ages of 3 and 13 situated at the heart of one of London’s most exciting areas in Nine Elms; conveniently situated close to Battersea Park and Queenstown Road BR stations and the new London Underground Northern Line Battersea Power Station.  We have high standards and expectations and are interested in education in the fullest sense. We seek to ensure that our pupils benefit from a proper balance of academic excellence, fun and activity combined with strong pastoral support.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, inspirational person to lead our wide range of choirs and music ensembles. Following the recent promotion of our Director of Music to Headship, we are seeking someone with a track record of inspiring children to participate in music performance. 

At Newton Prep many children, of many ages, love to sing in one of our choirs. Our Training Choir is an outstanding, auditioned choir, who have performed at cathedrals across the country and have gone on choir tours to Cambridge and Dublin; we have a Junior Choir (for pupils in Years 3 and 4) a Senior Choir (for Years 5 and 6) and a Vocal Group (for Years 7 and 8). Beyond that, we have numerous ensembles - including strings, guitar, woodwind and brass. Academic music lessons, performances, recitals and productions all form an important part of life at the school. You would be responsible for implementing and leading a vibrant and varied programme of musical activities. A sense of music at Newton Prep can be experienced.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will bring creativity and flair to the children’s music experiences. Ideally, you should be an excellent pianist, who can accompany the children and play at important school events.  You will need an appropriate teaching qualification i.e. (BA (Ed), BEd or PGCE) or proven experience in a relevant setting.

We offer a competitive salary above the national teachers’ scale for inner London; opportunities for professional development; contributory pension scheme; free on-site parking; staff gym; free school lunches; cycle to work scheme; free ‘travel to work loan scheme’.

Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained on the School’s website www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/welcome-to-newton-prep/vacancies or by phoning the HR Department on 020 7720 4091.

To apply, please complete an application form and email this to the HR Assistant at hrassistant@newtonprep.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 27^th September 2024.  However, the School reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7^th October 2024

Newton Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check including a Barred List check.