Teacher of Music

TES FE News; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Chester-le-Street is looking for a dedicated Teacher of Music to join its vibrant learning community. The successful candidate will foster a positive environment, support students' educational journeys, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the academy. This role offers excellent terms of employment and a supportive staff team.

Benefits

National Terms and Conditions of Employment

Access to Teachers’ Pension

Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

Lifestyle Savings discounts

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing successful student outcomes.
• Well-qualified practitioner within the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning in music.
• Support students in achieving their personal best.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic team-player

Education

Qualified practitioner in music

Job description

Overview

Hermitage Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Music to join our dedicated team.

This appointment will be based in Hermitage Academy where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory. Hermitage Academy is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form with over 1,000 students from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas.

At Hermitage Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all of our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferable.

Currently graded as ‘good’ in all areas (Ofsted, March 2024), Hermitage Academy has undergone a truly transformational journey since it joined NELT in 2019. This transformation has been achieved as a result of unwavering support from a team of trusted leaders of education. There is an unrelenting focus on high-quality teaching and learning, an academically ambitious curriculum, complemented by an exceptionally talented and committed staff body. We are proud to say that this transformation has been echoed and further substantiated by strong outcomes for our fantastic young learners, both in main school and sixth form.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We Are Committed To

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We Will Offer You

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Access to Teachers’ Pension (for Teachers)
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The Successful Candidate Will

• be a well-qualified practitioner within the subject area
• be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team-player
• have a proven track record of securing successful student outcomes