Teacher of Music

The Governing Body of this highly successful, partially selective, mixed school invites applications for the temporary post of Teacher of Music to cover a member of staff who has been taken ill. We seek a highly motivated, committed musician who is passionate about instilling a love for music across the whole school community. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment in a school which places special emphasis on the subject; they will be committed to musical teaching and learning across the school in a department which constantly strives to provide musical experience that is accessible, inspiring and exciting for all of our students.  You may be new to teaching or seeking a position which offers greater scope for personal development in a stimulating, intellectually challenging environment. 

Music is a popular choice at GCSE and A level. There are many extracurricular opportunities including a range of concerts in our own Concert Hall, less formal Soul Band and Jazz evenings, the ‘Great Gig’, musical theatre productions, tours abroad and competitions at regional and national level.

In the 2023 A level examinations, 60% of all grades were A*-A with 82% of grades being awarded A*-B. In GCSE examinations, students achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 71.2 with 24% of all grades being a grade 9 and 95% of students achieving 5 or more grades 9-4 including English and Maths. 100% of GCSE Music results were graded 7-9, with 63% at grade 9; 100% of A Level Music results were graded A*-B.

The Governing Body is committed to admitting the children of staff in line with our admissions procedures.

Please download our Teaching Staff application form from our website to make your application. Please note that applications cannot be considered unless the application is completed in full. We are not able to accept CVs for any posts based in school. To apply, please send your completed application form together with a covering letter stating why you are well placed to take this position at our school to recruitment@damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk by 9am, Thursday 16 November 2023.