Subject Leader for Music

Midsomer Norton Primary; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academy is seeking a passionate Music Leader to inspire students and enhance their love for music. This role involves leading the Music department, developing extracurricular activities like orchestras and bands, and organizing school productions. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment, ensuring students reach their full potential while enjoying their musical journey. This position offers a supportive atmosphere with ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a Music department and developing student engagement.
• Commitment to personal and professional development as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the Music department.
• Organize school music concerts and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Leadership in Music Education

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity in Music Programming

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Music or Education

Job description

We are a Business & Enterprise Academy committed to embodying our strapline of ‘Bringing Learning to Life & Life to Learning’ for every student every day. We emphasize character and personality development alongside a relentless drive to improve progress across all subjects.

Our goal is to excel in everything we do. Our students are wonderful to work with, and visitors often comment on the positive learning environment, characterized by excellent relationships between students and staff. We believe in the core BASICS that students are asked to follow and know that teaching is easier when students are engaged, as ours are.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To provide leadership and management of the Music department
2. To liaise with SLT regarding student performance in Music to enable all students to reach their full potential
3. To develop, cultivate, and maintain a love of music among students
4. To develop extracurricular activities in music, such as Orchestra and bands
5. To contribute to the organization of school productions
6. To organize school music concerts
7. To cultivate a love of learning among students
8. To be committed to continual personal and professional development as a teacher and leader

Working for us offers many advantages, including a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, and an employee assistance helpline. Additionally, you can access an employee benefits platform offering savings on everyday essentials and special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.

We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy before the deadline if we receive sufficient applications.

Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.