Teacher of Music

The Peterborough School; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Teacher of Music. The role involves delivering high quality music education primarily to students in Reception and Key Stages 1 and 2. Ideal candidates should possess a Good Honours Degree in Music, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching. This position also requires a proven ability to achieve excellent educational results and the capacity to engage with students of varying abilities.

Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in Music or equivalent.
• High level of expertise as a performer on at least one musical instrument or voice.
• Proven track record of achieving excellent results in Music Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating and effective class music lessons.
• Develop teaching resources in music.
• Communicate and consult with the parents of pupils.

Skills

Music education experience

Communication

ICT skills

Leadership

Education

Good Honours Degree in Music

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Form Tutor experience

Job description

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Teacher of Music delivers high quality Music teaching to pupils, predominantly in the Preparatory School. Summary of the role: (Reception, KS1 and Lower KS2), supporting Preparatory School Singing and Productions. There is potential to develop the role with both curricular teaching and extra‑curricular delivery in the Senior School. Hours of work: Part‑time (approximately 14 hours per fortnight). Functional relationships with: Music Leader, Preparatory School Heads of Key Stages in Senior School, Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to: Head of Music.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Providing stimulating and effective class music lessons for Reception, Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 pupils.
• Keeping up to date with current developments in content and delivery of the subject of music.
• Implementing strategies to continue the rise in academic achievement.
• Developing teaching resources in music, particularly with regard to differentiation for pupils of different main duties and abilities (G&T, EAL and LDD), and the increased use of ICT.
• Attending department meetings and liaising with other teachers within the department.
• Implementing and updating schemes of work; liaising with the Head of Music and the Preparatory School Music Leader.
• Making a full and dynamic contribution to the music department and its extra‑curricular activities.
• Supporting Reception, KS1 and Lower KS2 production performances, including occasional evenings.
• Leading curriculum singing in Reception, KS1 and Lower KS2; supporting singing in chapel services for those year groups.
• Assisting the Head of Music with musical items at various whole‑school events, e.g. Speech Day, and with the auditioning of students for various events and music scholarships, including attendance on Entrance Exam Day.
• Teaching (having regard to the curriculum of the School).
• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching the pupils assigned to the teacher (according to their educational needs) and setting and marking work to be carried out by the pupils in school or elsewhere.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Implementation of whole‑school academic policies.
• Promoting the general progress and well‑being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to the teacher.
• Making records of, and reports on, the personal and social needs of pupils.
• Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils.
• Communicating and co‑operating with persons or bodies outside the school.
• Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
• Participating in the arrangements for professional development.
• Reviewing methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Advising and co‑operating with the Headmaster and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
• Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
• Supervising and, so far as is practicable, teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available.
• Participating in arrangements for (i) preparing pupils for public examinations and (ii) assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations, recording and reporting such assessments and supervising pupils' presentation during examinations.

Essential Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in Music (or equivalent).
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education or Bachelor of Education (or equivalent).
• High level of expertise as a performer on at least one musical instrument or voice.
• Proven track record of achieving excellent results in Music Education.
• Experience of teaching pupils of all abilities at Reception, Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Experience of leading singing and/or group practical music sessions.
• Experience of teaching pupils of all abilities at KS3 and above.
• Experience as a Form Tutor.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning styles.
• Knowledge of how to make learning accessible and enjoyable for the most able and those with learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Ability to generate self‑confidence in pupils.
• Enthusiasm for music.

Knowledge and Skills

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the music curriculum in Reception, KS1 and Lower KS2.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the music curriculum at KS3 and above.
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning styles.
• Knowledge of how to make learning accessible and enjoyable for the most able and those with learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Ability to generate self‑confidence in pupils.
• Enthusiasm for music.

Personal Competencies and Qualities

• Passion for education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time demands and ensure deadlines are met.
• Evidence of commitment to improving leadership skills through continuous professional development and training.
• Willingness to contribute to the School's ethos.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and resilient with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour.

The Teacher of Music at The Peterborough School should be an excellent teacher, musician and teamplayer. The role is suitable for an ECT.

The following criteria may therefore be considered as a minimum requirement, and as a framework within which there is flexibility.

This job description will be reviewed at least once each year. It may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Headmaster requires from time to time.