Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision.Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond.The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically selective, we aim to providethe best possible education for every child, recognising when individualneeds might require alternative provisions. Co-curricular activities, offered from the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) through to Year 8, are an important aspect of school life and asignificant attraction for our families. Our commitment to the arts,through Drama, Art, and Music, provides pupils with manyopportunities to explore their creative potential.Beachborough’s teachers are deeply committed to every pupil’sacademic journey, focusing not only on final outcomes but also onfostering a lifelong love of learning. We are quietly proud of the growingnumber of scholarships and awards our pupils achieve, reflecting thequality of education we provide.Our passion for excellence has long been driven by a determination toembrace innovation and new technologies, ensuring we deliver thehighest academic standards while preparing children for the future.Guided by the leadership of our Head, Mrs. Simone Mitchell, andsupported by an active team of Trustees led by our Chair of Governors,Beachborough is a place where children thrive in a nurturing andambitious environment.POSITIONDirector of MusicREPORTS TODeputy Head (Curriculum)LINE MANAGESPeripatetic Music TeachersJob DescriptionThe successful candidate will be a passionate musician and talentededucator who is able to shape and develop and exciting and forwardthinking music curriculum in and out of the classroom.  LeadershipTo be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership anddevelopment of Music throughout the school, ensuring that everypupil is positively encouraged to develop their musical potential tothe full.To contribute to preparation for inspection and to the delivery ofthe school’s Strategic Plan.To lead and manage high-quality teaching and learning in Musicacross all relevant key stages.To promote a positive culture for Music across the school and fostera lively, inclusive and enthusiastic musical atmosphere within thedepartment.To construct, with colleagues, an annual Music Self Review, as partof the whole-school development planning process, and to ensureits implementation, review and evaluation.To monitor the quality of teaching and learning in Music through theimplementation of departmental self-evaluation in line with schoolguidelines.To carry out lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutinywithin the department.To organise the planning, teaching, staffing and resourcing ofeffective music lessons and activities that facilitate high attainmentand musical achievement, while working within the departmentalbudget.To plan, implement and review the Music curriculum in line withnational guidance, school requirements and scholarshipexaminations where relevant.To ensure the effective implementation of Beachborough’s Musicschemes of work and to keep abreast of current developments inmusic education and new resources.To manage effective, up-to-date assessment practice within thedepartment and maintain assessment records in line with schoolpolicy.To monitor, analyse and evaluate pupil progress and use outcomes toinform planning, target-setting and intervention strategies.To support departmental staff in the effective daily management ofbehaviour in line with school policy.To ensure that music teaching, rehearsal and performance spacesprovide a stimulating and well-organised learning environment.To line manage peripatetic music staff.To facilitate effective appraisal of both teaching and peripatetic staffthrough the school’s appraisal system.To ensure the effective deployment of staff and resources in liaisonwith the Deputy Head Curriculum where appropriate.To contribute to whole-school planning and evaluation as a memberof the Middle Leaders Group.To hold regular departmental and line management meetings andattend management, parents’ and other meetings as required.To work collaboratively with local schools, with a particular focus onworking with our Partner School Bloxham and their musicdepartment and external providers to support subject developmentand enrichment.To promote Music within the school community by contributingphotographs, reports and stories for newsletters and social mediachannels.To lead a weekly co-curricular music activity for Manor House pupilsand oversee appropriate provision for Boardman children.To organise and oversee musical performances, concerts and eventsacross the school year.Teaching and LearningTo deliver high quality and engaging music lessons across all KeyStages.  To teach pupils according to their educational needs, includingappropriate differentiation To ensure that all pupils make good progress in Music.To assess, record and report on pupils’ musical development,progress and attainment.To prepare written reports to a high professional standard andmeet all deadlines.To prepare for and attend Parents’ Evenings currently held in theAutumn and Spring Terms.To communicate effectively with parents regarding pupils’ musicalprogress, development and any academic or pastoral concerns.To run a regular booster groups and scholarship preparationsessions where appropriate.To organise trips, including a biannual European Tour, workshopsand visiting musicians to enhance musical learning andengagement.PastoralTo act as a Tutor as required.To promote the wellbeing, confidence and personal developmentof individual pupils.In liaison with the SENDCo, to ensure the needs of pupils with SENDare met within the music curriculum.Where required, to accompany pupils on trips and complete thenecessary risk assessments.To demonstrate flexibility in working with pupils across the school.Whole SchoolTo be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.To contribute actively to the school’s co-curricular programme.To undertake a fair share of duties and cover.To be responsible for the education and welfare of pupils inaccordance with the school’s commitment to discipline, wellbeing,pastoral care and safeguarding, including Prevent Duty.To understand, apply and adhere to all school policies relevant tothe role, including the Staff Code of Conduct.SafeguardingAt Beachborough, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenis everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact withchildren and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguardingchildren. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, allpractitioners should make sure their approach is child-centred, thismeans that they should consider, at all times, what is in the bestinterests of the child. The post holders must adhere to and ensure compliance with theschool’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in thecourse of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomesaware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare ofchildren in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the DSL. Beachborough is committed to safeguarding, child protection andpromoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share thiscommitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo all necessary pre-employment checks. Full details are given on the application form andthe successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.Equal opportunities Beachborough School is an equal opportunities employer andwelcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardlessof gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour,nationality, religion, disability, or age. Candidates will be assessedagainst relevant criteria only (i.e., skills, qualifications, abilities,experience) in selection and recruitment. In accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act, BeachboroughSchool seeks to treat those with disabilities as favourably as thosewithout disabilities. It will make reasonable arrangements, whereverpracticable, to avoid putting those with disabilities at a disadvantageESSENTIALDESIRABLEQualificationsBachelor’s degree in arelevant and suitable subject. A teaching qualificationsuch as a PGCE.Master’s degree or aprofessionalqualification. Evidence of continuousINSET and commitmentto further professionaldevelopment.ExperienceExperience of providingrelevant, differentiated andinspired teaching for allpupils in assigned class.Previous experiencerunning a departmentincluding managing abudget.Experience of teachingin a Prep School andScholarship.Knowledge &UnderstandingThe theory and practice ofproviding effectively forthe individual needs of allchildren. (e.g. classroomorganisation and learningstrategies)Outstanding pastoral careand safeguarding ofchildren.Curriculum requirementsat the appropriate age.The monitoring,assessment, recordingand reporting of pupils’progress.New developments andadvances in theteaching and directionof Music and take anactive interest in CPD.SkillsExceptional and versatilemusician in your choseninstrument To have proficientkeyboard skills To have ABRSM Grade 5Theory or equivalent    Be able to use digitalmusic technologies whereappropriate to assistlesson preparation andteaching. An inspirational,committed and highlyeffective practitioner,dedicated to achieving thebest outcome for everyindividual child bothinside and outside theclassroom.Committed to thepersonal development ofpupils and be driven toattain and maintain ourvalues. Able to promote theschool’s mission positivelyand use effectivestrategies to monitormotivation and morale.Able to develop goodworking relationships withcolleagues and have theability to work well withina team whilst promotingthe best interests of theschool.        Able to establish anddevelop closerelationships with parents,governors and thecommunity. Able to create a happy,challenging and effectivelearning environment.Grade 8 Piano orequivalentThe willingness to playthe organ Ability to accompanypupils for rehearsalsperformances and examsPersonalCharacteristicsOrganised, resourceful, anexcellent timekeeper,approachable, committed,empathetic, andenthusiastic.Equipped with a sense ofhumour and the ability tomake learning fun.Sympathetic to the valuesand mission of our school.Have an understandingand empathy with theethos and spirit of PrepSchools/Independenteducation.How to Apply1.Complete the Application Form.2.Please e-mail your application to the HR Manager, Mrs. Dianne Igoea(d.igoea@beachborough.com) by Friday 30 of January 2026 andinterviews will be held as soon as possible afterwards.thBeachborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children, and the successful applicant must be willing to undergochild protection screening, including checks with past employers and anEnhanced DBS check.