Teacher of Music

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The West Bridgford School in Nottingham invites applications for a Music teacher to inspire students and contribute to a thriving Performing Arts Department. The role covers delivering Music up to A Level for years 12 and 13, planning engaging lessons and supporting extra-curricular events.

We welcome both new and experienced colleagues, with strong CPD opportunities and a collaborative, safeguarding-focused culture. A passion for using technology to enhance learning is valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified Music teacher with eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to teach A Level Music to year 12 and 13.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Strong collaboration with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Music lessons to all key stages.
• Lead or share leadership of the Performing Arts Department.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement.
• Support extra-curricular musical theatre and events.

Skills

Music teaching

Tech-enabled teaching

A Level Music

Education

Qualified Music Teacher

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the Curriculum Area and Department.

To contribute to the Curriculum Area and department’s development plan and its implementation.

To plan and prepare courses and lessons.

To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities

What the school offers its staff

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Medical Services - free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Further details about the role

The West Bridgford School has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Music. For a suitably experienced candidate, there could be the opportunity to lead or share the leadership of the Performing Arts Department.

The person we are seeking will be:

Completely aligned with our values and ethos. We believe in working together with families and the local community to create an educational culture of life-long learning based on academic excellence and independent thought.

Able to foster a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

Able to teach Music in a challenging and inspiring way, skilled in the use of technology to enhance their teaching, and fully committed to helping students achieve high standards of academic success.

Able to deliver the A Level specification in Music to year 12 and 13 students.

committed to supporting the extra-curricular offer of the department, including two musical theatre productions and a range of musical events

Enthusiastic about ongoing CPD and excited to fully engage with our dynamic model for Professional Growth.

We would welcome applications from both ECTs or more experienced colleagues.

We are offering:

Excellent professional development opportunities through our whole school commitment to producing the very best Teaching & Learning using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction.

The chance to work as part of a team committed to continuous improvement.

Fantastic students with a genuine desire to achieve and a Leadership Team with a clear commitment to the Performing Arts and the opportunities they provide for students.

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.