Teacher of Music

Hermitage Academy; Waldridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Waldridge seeks a passionate Teacher of Music to inspire students aged 11-18. You will have the opportunity to support students in developing their musical talents and contribute to a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a love for music and a commitment to high-quality teaching. This role offers a chance to join a school on an upward trajectory and provide excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Passion for music and education.
• Ability to engage and inspire students in learning.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music lessons to students aged 11-18.
• Support students in developing their musical talents.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Hermitage Academy is 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 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.