Head of Junior School Music

About the job

Magdalen College School is seeking to appoint a bright, capable musician to join its Music department and lead the provision of Junior School music from April 2020. The Head of Junior School Music will work closely with the Head of the Junior School and be responsible to the Master through the Director of Music for the proper discharge of his or her duties.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for all Music in the Junior School and will also teach the Second Form (Year 7) and Third Form (Year 8) of the Senior School. It is expected that the successful candidate will lead the extra-curricular music programme, and practical expertise, whether instrumental or choral – will be essential. The standard of music in the Junior School is extremely high and this post is a wonderful opportunity for the successful candidate to expand the provision further and work with some talented musicians. The extra-curricular programme will include productions such as the Carol Service, the Grand Concert, House Music Competition, the Junior School Arts Festival production as well as regular informal concerts. It is also expected that the successful candidate will become involved more widely in Junior School life and there is scope for becoming a Form Tutor.

Candidates should submit the Application Form for Teaching Staff which can be found on the Job Vacancy link of the website by clicking the apply button. This should be emailed, together with a CV and covering letter of application, to the Recruitment Officer, Mrs Sarah Hunter (applications@mcsoxford.org).  All documentation should be sent by midday on Wednesday 27th November. Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd December and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.   The school's preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post. References may be taken up in advance, although this does not necessarily mean that a candidate will be called for interview. If you do not wish references to be called for at this stage, please make that clear on the reference section of the application form.

Candidates short-listed for interview will be asked to teach an observed lesson when they come to the school.  They will also be required to bring with them the necessary ID documentation and degree  certificate(s), all of which must be originals.  Further information on the observed lesson and documentation required will be provided with the invitation to interview.