Head of Music

Background –

Lathallan School has just over 200 pupils from the age of 4 through to 18 years with Music also being delivered in the Nursery. The Music Department consists of three specialists: The Head of Music, Head of Junior School and Head of Pastoral Care.

Expectations -

The list below is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the key responsibilities of the job.

Teaching Responsibilities -

• Delivery of Music from Junior School to S6 in coordination with other Departmental colleagues.
• Development and delivery of courses in line with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher in Music / Music Technology.
• Participation in our co-curricular programme that will reflect the skills and interests of the incumbent.
• Reporting on progress and achievements of pupils orally and in writing.
• To assist with boarding duties once a week on a rota basis for part of the academic year.
• To act as a Form Teacher as required.

Wider Responsibilities -

· The organisation of the Music budget and resourcing.

· To review and update the Department Handbook, schemes of work and health and safety requirements.

· To organise and lead the peripatetic music delivery.

· To lead choirs, groups and bands as appropriate.

· To provide or facilitate musical accompaniment at assemblies and school events such as Presentation Day, Burns Supper etc. A high standard of piano playing is an expectation.

· To lead / direct Senior Shows and support those of the Junior School.

· To lead trips and performances outwith school in line with school policy.

· To develop strategies with colleagues to aid transition points within the whole school.

· Organisation of assessment, coursework and other SQA materials as required by the SQA coordinator.

· To actively support the marketing and promotion of the school.

Personal Qualities & additional requirements –

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the qualities of anyone placed in a position of loco parentis – compassion, clarity and direction. The ability to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils at a time of time change is desirable. As with all posts, a flexible approach will be essential. GTCS & PVG registration are be a requirement of the post as would access to original certificates as proof of qualifications.

Pay & Benefits –

The school operates its own salary structure and pension scheme. Benefits include our wonderful rural coastal location, the provision of lunch, evening meals if on duty, free parking and use of our gym.

Application deadline –

A covering letter and CV with two references should be submitted to the school secretary at office@lathallan.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 1pm on Thursday 9th May. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

The start date for this post is 19th August 2024.