MUSIC SPECIALIST

Required for August 2008, a well qualified and inspirational Music Specialist to join a busy department with a distinguished tradition of music making.  Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland or eligible for registration. 

We are looking for a colleague able to demonstrate:

• the ability to motivate and inspire pupils;
• a willingness to organize and participate in extra-curricular activities (including evenings and weekends as required);
• high artistic standards;
• a wide range of skills;
• a commitment to high quality teaching and learning, including the training and directing of choirs, orchestras, and ensembles;
• the vision to contribute to the ongoing development of the department;
• the ability to make effective use of Music Technology in the classroom.

Key strengths of the Music Department are:

• purpose built facilities;
• well established orchestras, choirs and ensembles at all levels;
• outstanding academic results.

School Responsibilities

• To promote excellence in learning and teaching.
• To report to parents at parents' evenings and on other occasions as required.
• To attend staff meetings (approximately four per session).
• To deal appropriately with parents and pupils, and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained in relation to pupils and colleagues.
• To cover classes for absent colleagues as necessary within the allocated hours.
• To contribute to the co-curricular life of the Academy and, where appropriate, to its boarding community.

Letter of application with an up-to-date CV, including the names and contact details of two referees should be sent to the Rector, Dollar Academy, Dollar, FK14 7DU by Thursday 22nd May 2008.

Employment at Dollar Academy is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure certificate from Disclosure Scotland.

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