An Outstanding Education
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC September 2020
Whitgift is an exciting place to work, a stimulating There are many pioneering initiatives and projects environment for students and colleagues alike. under way to enable the School to go from Whitgift is a school built around aspiration, strength to strength. We are keen to enhance our excellent standards across the board and reputation as one of Britain’s finest independent diversity. High expectations are the essence day and boarding schools, and to build upon our of Whitgift’s values. exceptional reputation for academic excellence, co-curricular success and all-round achievement. With a new strategic plan and site masterplan We are confident that Whitgift will provide a truly being finalised, Whitgift has now begun an exciting unique and inspirational learning environment, and new era. thereby, a most rewarding place to work. Headmaster’s Welcome
Everyone at Whitgift is proud Parents and students consistently As we implement the next stage of our friendly, challenging and point to the quality of our staff of our development, this will be inclusive school; we live and as a key reason for success, and an exciting time to be joining us: work in a beautiful parkland, we rightly so: energy, stimulating I hope to be able to welcome you enjoy superb facilities and we company, the ability to innovate in person. reach astonishing standards in and a culture of reflection and all we do. continuous improvement are Mr Chris Ramsey the attributes we look for and Successive inspections have encourage. One of the results ranked Whitgift amongst is that we have an unparalleled Britain’s finest schools and record of producing school leaders boarders join from many parts – some of the top names in of Britain and around the independent education spent their world. There is a diverse and formative years teaching here. international community, thanks to one of the biggest bursary schemes in the UK. An Introduction to Whitgift School
About Whitgift > A friendly and diverse The all-round development of ‘Pupils’ relationships with each There are approximately 1,500 community every boy and the success that other and staff are almost always pupils in the School, including they enjoy in a range of academic characterised by an open honesty > Superb transport links to over 100 boarders. Day students and co-curricular activities is built and by mutual respect and warmth.’ London, Surrey, Sussex and the come to Whitgift from across upon pastoral care. Whitgift is ISI Inspection 2017 south coast London, Surrey, Sussex and fully committed to the personal Kent. Pupils enter the School > A wide range of curricular and and social development of ‘Superb cosmopolitan boys school, predominantly at 10+, 11+, co-curricular activities pupils and there is extensive with outstanding facilities and a 13+ and into the Sixth Form. support available to enable each strong academic reputation – an > First-class modern facilities Whitgift is an essentially south individual to gain in confidence example of what education is really within a historic parkland with London community built around and cope with the challenges and about’ award-winning gardens diversity; we are a multi-cultural pressures of modern life. Good Schools Guide and multi-faith school united by a > Top-class sport, music and the common set of values and shared performing arts ‘The excellent achievement of pupils ‘…there is the feel of a university- aspirations. is underpinned by the commitment style tutorial with pupils and > A strong international dimension of leadership, management teachers enjoying working and with boarding at the heart Please see attached link to School and governance to ensuring an learning together. This is highly Aims. If you are interested in becoming environment of ambitious expectation successful in motivating pupils and part of the Whitgift community, which promotes in pupils the desire to raising their expectations of what Why come to Whitgift? please read on for further details. aim high and work for success.’ they can achieve.’ ISI Inspection 2017 ISI Inspection 2017 > A school with a strong and Pastoral Care vibrant history Pastoral care and supportive ‘When you get there, you’ve landed in > A reputation for academic relationships are at the heart of Narnia: acres of beautiful parkland, excellence and outstanding everything that we do. It is only where peacocks roam the car park, public results through care and concern for and wallabies and flamingos live next the individual that students can to the sports centre’ > Rated ‘Excellent’ in successive flourish and fulfil their potential. Tatler ISI Inspection Reports Curriculum
Academic Achievement success rate, whilst 93% of all including a £9m sport and 80 clubs and societies ranging Whitgift prides itself on A Level grades were awarded conference centre and extensive from the Investment Society and offering an exciting variety of A*-B. Overwhelmingly students playing fields on site. The ethos of Animal Club, to Astronomy and academic pathways leading proceed onto their first choice “from foundation to excellence” the Sequential Art Club. Outdoor to internationally recognised of Higher Education institutions sees students achieve their fullest Education, including a flourishing qualifications. This forms the with notable successes at potential with many going on Duke of Edinburgh Scheme and basis of our “unique and tailor- Oxbridge, London Universities to national and international the Combined Cadet Force, made” education. Choice and and internationally. success. are vital elements of Whitgift’s flexibility are key principles commitment of offering the widest within our curriculum, Please click link Academic Music and Drama range of choice to students. alongside commitment to Highlights for 2019. Music and drama has thrived international mindedness and at Whitgift over the years with independent learning. This has Co-Curricular extensive provision available to all led to impressive examination Whitgift is passionate in its students. There have been some results over a number of years, commitment to co-curricular truly outstanding performances consistently placing Whitgift provision. We strongly believe seen both at the School and amongst the top independent that by providing the widest at national venues (the Royal schools within the country. Of range of music, sport, drama and Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall particular note are our IB results; other activities, that pupils gain in and Cadogan Hall). Close links in 2019 we achieved nearly 40 confidence, learn to work together exist with the Royal Philharmonic points as an average score, the and flourish as individuals. Orchestra and Croydon Minster. highest IB results of any all-boys The recently refurbished school in the UK. There is an Sport Performing Arts Centre is an extensive selection of GCSE and Sport at Whitgift is exceptional outstanding venue for a wide A Level/Pre U courses available. with over 120 national titles range of artistic activities. Results in 2019 were extremely won in the past five years across pleasing, with Year 11 students an extremely diverse range of More broadly, co-curricular achieving an 83% 7–9 grade sports. Facilities are outstanding, activities include more than Director of Music September 2020
The Vacancy have a proven track record of students regularly move on to Orchestra, Wind Ensembles, Following the appointment of the teaching and/or musical direction study Music either at university or Chamber Choir, A Cappella Group, current Director of Music, Rosie at all levels and be passionate conservatoire. Soul Choir, Choral Society, Junior Whitfield, to be Head of Junior in developing exceptional Voices and Big Band. Guildhall Conservatoire, we opportunities, celebrating every The Music department is housed are seeking a well-qualified and pupil’s effort and achievement in purpose-built accommodation Many concerts take place in inspirational professional to lead both in the classroom and on the which includes a 300-seat Concert exciting and iconic venues which, this thriving Music department concert platform. The successful Hall, teaching rooms, offices, in recent years, have included from September 2020. The candidate for this post will be practice rooms and a Music ICT Cadogan Hall, the Royal Festival successful candidate will be joining expected to inspire boys to reach Suite. More than 500 boys learn a Hall and Goodwood House. There the School at a significant time, new levels of attainment and musical instrument at the School is also a tradition of performing with the School outlining its new to show the commitment and and over 30 musical activities are operas and musicals with recent vision including a masterplan for leadership required to support scheduled each week. performances including Jesus the development of the site. The our reputation as an undisputed Christ Superstar, Carmen, and Guys successful candidate should be an centre of musical excellence. Whitgift offers a truly unique and Dolls. excellent musician who possesses co-curricular programme with outstanding organisational and Music is an integral part of an impressive and extensive Music scholarships are awarded leadership skills as they will be Whitgift life, and we are proud range of co-curricular musical annually by audition and the at the head of a team of highly of the exceptional range and activities. These include Whitgift School’s reputation for music motivated visiting music teachers quality of provision. Public exam Chamber Orchestra, Symphony assures a high quality of together with a large number of results have been outstanding in Orchestra, Philharmonia, First candidates. full-time music staff. They will recent years and many Sixth Form Year Orchestra, Whitgift Chamber Director of Music September 2020
Purpose of the role > Chair departmental meetings Performances and Events > Manage the relationship The Director of Music is between partnerships including > Manage music budgets > Manage and musically direct responsible for the musical vision The Royal Philharmonic major events at prestigious of the School and the overall > Attend Heads Of Department Orchestra and The Junior London Concert Halls running of the Music department. meetings Guildhall Conservatoire in The Director of Music is supported > Manage the Whitgift collaboration with the Director Teaching and Learning by a number of experienced senior International Music Competition of Orchestral Music colleagues from within including a > General teaching responsibilities both during the week-long event > Devise and maintain effective Head of Academic Music, Director including Lower School, GCSE, and in advance of the competition recruitment strategies in of Orchestral Music, Director of A Level and IB > Develop and maintain collaboration with the Marketing Choral Music, two Music Teachers, > Communicate with and guide relationships with International department and Admissions two Music Administrators and parents and pupils regarding Schools in respect of the department for both UK and two Graduate Music Assistants, expectations and progress Whitgift International Music international prospective pupils reflecting the status of the subject Competition and for general within the School. There are also > Ensure that all pupils are given > Liaise with Admissions and recruitment purposes approximately 30 visiting music the maximum opportunity to communicate with prospective teachers and Heads of Brass, fulfil their potential academically > Liaise with colleagues in the parents Woodwind and Keyboard, all of in collaboration with the Head of Music and Drama department to whom contribute towards a truly Academic Music ensure the effective running of Contacts magnificent and unique musical joint events > Analyse public examination > For any general queries about the programme. results and introduce strategies > Arrange regular Music tours school, please contact the Human to improve these as necessary both in the UK and abroad Resources department, email: Key responsibilities and and appropriate in collaboration [email protected] accountabilities > Oversee Choral Music tours with the Head of Academic Music both in the UK and abroad > For more specific queries Management and Leadership > Ensure that all pupils are given please feel free to contact PR and Marketing > Manage, lead and develop all the maximum opportunity to Peter Yeo, Deputy Headmaster, aspects of Music within the fulfil their potential in music > Work with the Marketing on 020 8688 9222 or school and as part of the outreach department to produce [email protected] > Approve all visiting music teachers programme were necessary effective materials for concerts written reports for pupils and admissions purposes > Provide line management for Senior Members of the Music department, Music Administrators and visiting music teachers
> Ensure that all staff in the Music department are given the maximum opportunity to develop their teaching and performing careers in an open and supportive professional environment
> Undertake Performance Management Reviews with relevant Music staff
> Chair the Scholarship and Award auditions and regular monitoring sessions
> Be a member of the Arts Committee and contribute to the long, and short-term planning of events Staff Benefits / The Application Process
Salary Applications Pre-employment Checks to ask for original qualifications The Whitgift Foundation has We invite interested candidates All appointments will be subject and professional membership its own generous salary scale, to apply as soon as possible. to two satisfactory references documents to be presented which is significantly above Applications are being accepted (which may be taken prior to at interview, as detailed on that of the maintained sector. and will be reviewed on a daily interview), Disclosure check their application. Photocopies Starting salaries are dependent basis. The closing date is midnight by the Disclosure and Barring or certified copies will not be on relevant qualifications and on 3 November 2019. Successful Service and medical fitness accepted. experience for the post. The candidates will be invited to for the role. Where applicable, Governors review salary scales Whitgift for the first round of overseas police checks and Whitgift School is committed annually in September to ensure interviews which will be held prohibition from teaching and to safeguarding and promoting that they remain competitive. during the week commencing management checks will also be the welfare of young people, 11 November. Second round completed. All checks must be and applicants must be willing Staff will be encouraged to interviews will be on 22 completed before employment to undergo child protection contribute fully to the co- November 2019. can commence at the School. screening including checks curricular life of the School and with past employers and the this is reflected in the salary We welcome applications from Safeguarding and Disclosure & Barring Service. offered. A strong commitment to all parts of our community as Child Protection the pastoral and house system is we aspire to attract staff that As a result of the Asylum and Click here for location and also anticipated. matches the social and cultural Immigration Act 1996, employers directions. diversity of our student intake. now have to verify that new Accommodation recruits who are not British Accommodation may be available. Whitgift aims to employ staff who Nationals are eligible to work are best qualified for the post in this country. Therefore, Relocation and does not discriminate on the any applicant who is offered Assistance is offered towards grounds of race, colour, nationality, an interview will be asked to removal expenses and associated ethnic or national origin, religion or provide official documentation costs up to a total of £1,000. religious belief, sexual orientation, to verify their ID, address and marital or civil partnership status, right to work in the UK. It is also Other benefits disability or age. normal practice for the School Discounted membership is available at the on-site gym from 6.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am to 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday.
Colleagues enjoy membership of the Simply Health Cash Plan, which gives financial assistance towards the cost of everyday healthcare and wellbeing, including optical, dental and complementary therapies.
Permanent staff at the Whitgift Foundation Schools enjoy a discount on school fees to a maximum discount of 50% of salary (pro rata for part time staff).