James Humphries

Key Responsibilities:

· Planned and delivered engaging and impactful A level music lessons.

· Consistently marked work and provided constructive feedback to facilitate continuous improvement.

· Produced comprehensive lesson resources, including PowerPoint presentations and study guides, to ensure strong levels of support for students.

· Monitored curriculum updates to ensure all teaching materials remained current and relevant.

· Addressed pastoral issues promptly, prioritising student wellbeing and support.

· Produced internal assessments and co-ordinated with the Director of Music to ensure student progress was tracked and in line with expectations, and that any necessary support was given.

· Produced written reports, UCAS statements and references, as required.

· Delivered transparent, robust and supportive feedback at parent’s evenings and other events.

· Assisted the Director of the Music with the day-to-day running of the department, including the booking of exams and the organisation and delivery of concerts.

· Mentored junior members of the department, helping to ensure that they met performance quality standards and were aware of key policies.

Key Achievements

· Excellent A level exam results, with 100% of students achieving A* - C grades over the past five years, 44% achieving grades A* - A.

· 100% quality rating in all formal lesson observations from SLT. Every element of the teaching standards framework assessed as being of the highest quality.

· Plan and deliver engaging and impactful weekly piano lessons.

· Prepare students for music exams (ABRSM, GCSE and A level), external concerts, competitions and auditions.

· Provide transparent and constructive feedback, tailored to the student, to maximise impacts.

· Track and monitor student progress, liaising with parents, the Director of Music and other music staff to ensure student opportunities are optimised and progression is in line with expectations.

· Produce high quality educational resources to support students and enhance learning and engagement.

· Effectively schedule lessons, ensuring any logistical issues are anticipated and resolved early.

Key Achievements:

· Excellent ABRSM exam results, with a pass rate of over 99% and more than 67% of assessed students attaining merit or distinction grades.

· Guiding students to numerous awards and successes in local competitions, including the ABRSM grade 8 prize for piano.

Accompanied choirs during rehearsals, collaborating with principal choral conductor to enhance student performance.

Provided accompaniment for ABRSM, GCSE, and A level music examinations to ensure students were fully supported in their performances.

Supervised recording sessions, assisting with mic and camera placement while adjusting levels for optimal quality.