Teacher of Music

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher of Music to inspire students through exceptional teaching and a love for music. This role emphasizes creating tailored learning experiences, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong musical background and the ability to motivate students to achieve their personal best. Join a supportive team that values dedication and commitment to student welfare, while enjoying a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Daily lunch allowance

Free parking

Access to exclusive Benefits Hub

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Funded eye tests and glasses

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in music with a passion for teaching.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and provide effective feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning opportunities tailored to student needs.
• Support students in exam preparation and communicate with parents.

Skills

Musical Knowledge

Effective Communication

Planning and Instruction

Feedback Provision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Music or Related Field

Job description

Grace College are looking to recruit a Teacher of Music who will enthuse pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy and dedication.

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic and diligence.

Applications from ECT's are welcome.

The successful candidate will:

1. Create the very best opportunities for learning with a particular emphasis on:

• carrying out effective planning and instruction, ensuring that teaching and learning is differentiated and thus suitable to stretch all students in every teaching group;
• providing appropriate homework and class work tasks for students that will promote effective learning and ensure rapid progress;
• marking work, providing honest but motivational feedback to students and ensuring that feedback is acted upon.

Strive for the achievement of every child’s personal best with a particular emphasis on:

• supporting students effectively in their preparation for internal and external examinations;
• communicating effectively with parents by providing clear, accurate and informative information through the College reporting system, and at other times as necessary;
• providing timely, accurate information regarding any concerns over academic progress to their Head of Department.

Develop students’ character with a particular emphasis on:

• cultivating responsibility for learning and intellectual discipline;
• promoting exemplary standards of discipline, deportment and dress within and beyond the classroom in line with the College discipline policy;
• providing students with quality opportunities for servant-hearted leadership.

Further information is available in the Job Description.

Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Daily lunch allowance
• Free parking
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
• Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Grace College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.