Teacher of Music

Teaching Vacancies; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Castle Point is seeking a Music Teacher to inspire young minds through music. This role is available on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis, emphasizing student engagement from KS3 to KS4. The ideal candidate will hold a good honours degree in music and a teaching qualification. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work Scheme

24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Up to 25% Gym Membership

Free staff car park

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Year 7 to 13 students is desirable.
• Interest in new teaching developments is advantageous.
• Candidates should have a track record of fostering student development.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons in accordance with established schemes.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Fulfill a pastoral role by acting as a Tutor for a group of students.

Skills

Commitment

Enthusiasm

Teaching capabilities

Integrity

Education

Good honours degree in music or related subject

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through music? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our thriving Expressive Arts Faculty at our successful 11–19 academy. This is a permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time basis, and ideal for someone eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team that values creativity and excellence. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a forward-thinking educational environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support and development programme for all new staff available.

This role is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and offers the chance to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS4. The core purpose of the role being to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

The current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the DfE Teachers’ Standards apply to the professional duties of all teachers in all teaching posts.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a good honours degree in music or a related subject and a QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course
• ensure awareness of the prior learning and special educational needs of their students
• ensure high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students
• ensure that relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording and reporting are enacted
• ensure that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key stages

Pastoral

At Plume Academy all teaching staff are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a pastoral role by acting as a Tutor to a group of assigned students. This involves staff in all aspects of pastoral work including guidance, safeguarding, monitoring and encouraging progress, contact with parents, writing reports and compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume Academy’s Personal Development Programme.

Wider Contribution

Teaching staff are encouraged to contribute to the academy’s rich extra-curricular programme, and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their personal interests at interview.

As one of the largest educational establishments in Essex, there are many opportunities for career progression via an academy-wide coaching programme. Staff are encouraged to take responsibility for their own career development, with full support and encouragement from their line managers and other relevant staff, including those responsible for staff training.

What the school offers its staff

Remuneration

Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, which from appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary Main to Upper pay scale £32,916 - £51,047. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st September each year. Progression through the Teachers’ Pay Scale is subject to an annual performance review process.

We can offer you:

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Commitment to safeguarding

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.