Role Introduction

We are looking for outstanding individuals who can bring new perspectives and skills that will inspire and motivate our community. We believe in collaboration, encouraging innovation and sharing best practices to offer a transformative education to all our pupils. If you share our holistic vision of education and are keen to embrace the challenges and rewards of life in a full-boarding school, we’d love to hear from you. 

Main Duties

HEAD OF CONTEMPORARY COMMERCIAL MUSIC DUTIES
Reporting to the Head of Instrumental Studies, you will:

• Organise regular high-profile pop, rock, and electronic music events, ensuring that there are performance opportunities for students of all levels of experience;
• Actively promote pop, rock, and other commercial music across the school;
• Coach and co-ordinate band rehearsals and workshops;
• Take responsibility for the running of the Rock Society, The Popular Music Society, The Song Writing and Production Society;
• Attract, encourage and identify visiting performers, producers and recording engineers to give masterclasses;
• As Head of Section/line manager for Electric Guitar, Electric Bass and Drums, liaise with the 7 members of your section, assign students, appoint new visiting teachers, conduct triennial reviews, observe teaching, liaise with parents and House Masters of students in your section;
• Seek external performance opportunities for rock and pop musicians;
• Be involved in the music partnership projects including the "music in the community" programme;
• Be willing to contribute to the wide co-curricular and community activity of a lively boarding school.

ACADEMIC TEACHER OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY DUTIES
Reporting to the Head of Music Technology, you will:

• Teach c.12 lessons a week across the age and ability range, accommodating the most able, and those who find the subject challenging;
• Ensure the best possible academic outcomes, by planning, preparing and delivering well-structured and creative lessons which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
• Assess, mark, record and report on the development and progress of pupils in line with the school’s assessment and reporting processes;
• Provide timely, detailed and supportive feedback to pupils;
• Ensure your subject knowledge and skills as a teacher are up-to-date;
• Cover lessons when required;
• Attend parents’ meetings as required;
• House Concert liaison/support;
• Running/supporting the Music Tech club.

CO-CURRICULAR

• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school as agreed with your Head of Department;
• Accompany students on visits away from the School, subject to risk assessment;
• Actively contribute to the staff duty rota, such as supervising meal times and exam invigilating;
• Contribute to the wider school social programme, including workshops, seminars, chapel services, competitions, trips, open days, and so on;

PASTORAL 

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all young people;
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• Tutor up to twelve pupils, (typically in groups of six) taking an interest in their academic progress and well-being;
• Assist on a regular basis in a boarding house, supporting the House Master and getting to know all the students.

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• be an inspiring teacher and a passionate advocate for your subject;
• have previous experience of working with 13-18 year old pupils;
• be able to communicate with, enthuse and motivate young people;
• be excited to join a high-achieving and reflective academic culture;
• have an outstanding record of academic engagement and achievement;
• be a positive, forward-looking and collaborative colleague;
• share Eton’s holistic vision of education;
• be committed to your own professional development;
• embrace developments and innovations in teaching and learning and be open to a range of approaches in your professional practice.
• have a demonstrable interest in the welfare and pastoral wellbeing of young people.

Skills and Competencies:

• A degree and/or a further degree in a directly related subject;
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential;
• Demonstrable subject knowledge to deliver engaging, imaginative and varied lessons across the age and ability range of students at the school;
• A proven track record as a rock/ pop/ commercial musician and educator;
• Previous experience of coaching ensembles and of teaching class/ music technology;
• Previous experience of organising large scale performance events;
• The ability to rehearse bands and ensembles with a diverse range of abilities;
• The ability to accompany students on guitar/bass/keyboard;
• Have an excellent working knowledge of a modern digital recording studio;
• A solid understanding of, and commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people;
• Strong ICT competence and willingness to use new technologies for teaching and learning;
• Highly motivated and can work independently as well as within wider teams;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• A positive attitude, an optimistic approach to change and development, a balanced sense of perspective and a good sense of humour.

Benefits

Our staff are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for  career progression, training and development, we also offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package which includes free accommodation, a generous Pension Scheme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities which are currently being extensively upgraded and discount at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

LIVING IN ETON

All members of our community are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school and to enjoy the beautiful grounds and facilities. Windsor is just across the river, with a tangle of pretty lanes, chic shopping streets, green spaces, an ancient castle and picturesque tea shops. There is plenty to see and do. Windsor hosts the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world as well as one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious repertory theatres. 20 miles of beautiful and historic waterways meanders through the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, leaving historic villages and iconic attractions waiting to be discovered, such as the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham, Windsor Guildhall, Maidenhead Heritage Centre and LEGOLAND Windsor. Central London is also easily accessible by rail or motorway.

THE ETON COMMUNITY

There is enormous collegiality at the school. As one new teacher said: “This is my fourth school and I’ve never been made to feel so welcome”. Colleagues are also genuinely interested in the scholarship of their subject and enjoy a level of autonomy in their teaching that allows them to develop their own effective style.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, an online search and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

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