Music Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Worksop; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Worksop is seeking a passionate Teacher of Music with Drama to join their Expressive Arts Faculty. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment focused on student success and will have access to extensive resources and professional development opportunities. With a thriving department and strong community involvement, this role offers a unique chance to inspire students in their artistic endeavors.

Qualifications

• Seeking experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers.
• Driven and enthusiastic candidates to contribute to department success.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music and Drama to KS3 students.
• Support students in achieving AQA GCSE and A level Music courses.

Skills

Teaching

Music

Drama

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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We welcome applications from educators seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities to join our academy.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We have an exceptional culture and student behaviour, which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme.

‘Overwhelmingly, staff are upbeat about the school. They value the positive changes in the school’s culture. They appreciate training opportunities. They welcome steps to make their workload more manageable. Staff morale is positive and they are very proud to be part of the school.’ - Ofsted, November 2024.

Our academy provides a wide range of extended learning opportunities, including access to online learning programmes, intranet subject resources, small group catch-up interventions, after-school academic support sessions, and well-planned homework to extend and complement student learning.

We believe our success speaks for itself, as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

We work hard to reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to focus on our vision of students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award, with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Music with Drama to work in our Expressive Arts Faculty. The successful candidate will join a thriving department where all KS3 students receive a one-hour lesson per week, and we have large numbers taking the AQA GCSE and A level Music courses. Led by a head of faculty with over 30 years of experience, and an established team of 10 Dance, Drama, Art, and Photography teachers, our staff receives unparalleled support and encouragement to evolve as practitioners.

Full-time with part-time considered.

We welcome applications from educators seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities to join our academy.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We have an exceptional culture and student behaviour, which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme.

‘Overwhelmingly, staff are upbeat about the school. They value the positive changes in the school’s culture. They appreciate training opportunities. They welcome steps to make their workload more manageable. Staff morale is positive and they are very proud to be part of the school.’ - Ofsted, November 2024.

Our academy provides a wide range of extended learning opportunities, including access to online learning programmes, intranet subject resources, small group catch-up interventions, after-school academic support sessions, and well-planned homework to extend and complement student learning.

We believe our success speaks for itself, as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

We work hard to reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to focus on our vision of students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award, with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

Achieving the Gold Artsmark award is a testament to the strength and value placed on the Arts at Outwood Academy Portland and its reputation within the community. We offer numerous opportunities for students to perform, including termly concerts featuring our Concert Band, Brass Group, String Group, and Rock Bands. We also participate in Music Festivals, trust-wide concerts, and masterclasses, contributing to the high numbers receiving lessons from our inspiring team of seven peripatetic teachers.

Our Music department is well-equipped, with two classrooms featuring keyboards and computers, all orchestral instruments, a class set of djembes, and Rock Band instruments.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers eager to make a difference and grow professionally in a vibrant, supportive environment. The successful candidate will be driven, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute to our department's ongoing success and help our students achieve even more.

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