Music Teacher

Are you someone who is passionate about promoting the value of Music to students? Are you able to inspire students to a love of your subject whilst also maintaining the highest expectations for academic achievement?

We are supporting a coeducational academy in the heart of the Chilterns. They have nearly 1100 student ranging from 11-18. The schools' values for both students and staff are learning, kindness and excellence; these permeate in everything they do but start with you.

They are seeking an expert Teacher of Music, an individual who can build on the excellent work developed by the current postholder, who is relocating to a different part of the UK.

As the Teacher of Music, you will have the opportunity to lead and work with a talented team to inspire and motivate young people to discover and pursue their own passion for the subject. You will work closely with the Curriculum Lead for Drama in order to promote the Performing Arts across the school. If you are up for the challenge and have the skills and experience required to excel in this role, we would love to have you join our team.

The successful candidate will have a secure understanding of curriculum development and delivery in Music from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 and knowledge of exam specifications at KS4 and A Level. You will be adept at managing and motivating staff, providing them with the support and resources needed to deliver high-quality education. We are looking for a leader or teacher with excellent communication skills and a passion for promoting the value of music and the wider performing arts. You will be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive and achieve their full potential, both academically and creatively.

you will benefit from:

 

• Fully planned and resourced centralised curriculum across all subjects, meaning we do not expect teachers to go home and do individual planning.
• Regular calendared development time to collaboratively plan and talk about teaching, develop professionally and reduce workload.
• An academy with high regard and value placed on its staffing body.
• A strong English department with a curriculum which develops engaged and well-behaved students to be creative, articulate, imaginative learners, confident and secure in their opinions and thoughts.

This role is a part time permanent contract vacancy offering 0.4-0.6 of FTE. If this is a role which you would like to be considered for, please apply immediate for consideration and we will be in touch to discuss the interview process.