Head of Music (0.8 FTE)
Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NAThis job expired on 7 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
7 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2b (£4,785 FTE / £3,828 pro-rata)
Head of Music (0.8 FTE) job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Robert May’s School for a Head of Music following an internal promotion.
We are seeking a colleague who has the drive and ambition to further develop the Music department and deliver outstanding attainment, progress and outcomes for our students.
You will be leading a highly successful and forward-thinking department in this large and growing secondary school, teaching across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well.
Music is a thriving and well-respected department within the school and local community. It is well resourced with a wide range of musical instruments and music technology; the department has a large range of extra-curricular music clubs including two a cappella groups, two Boys’ Choirs, a mixed Chamber Choir, Musical Theatre group, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra. The department also offers a wide variety of instrumental lessons with peripatetic teachers delivering instrument/singing tuition each week. The department puts on a musical production each year in collaboration with the Drama department with over 150 students taking part. GCSE Music results are consistently in the top 20% of the country and we have a high number of students opting for the subject before they reach Year 10.
At RMS, we are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about Music and engaging students in the subject
• Has a clear vision for teaching Music and the skills to fulfil that vision
• Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills, with a proven track record of success in teaching Music at GCSE
• Has experience of leading Music performances across a school
• Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students
• Has the creativity, experience and organisational skills to drive the continued development of the Music team
• Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community
In return, we can offer:
• Excellent support and fantastic opportunities for continuing professional development
• High priority given to staff and student wellbeing
• A dedicated and hardworking team who place excellent student outcomes at the heart of everything
• Supportive families who value education and great students who want to learn
• A well-resourced curriculum area
• A broad, exciting and personalised curriculum with a focus on collaborative planning
• Consistently excellent student attainment and progress
We have high expectations of all our students and are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Robert May's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1317 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Robert May's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
- Phone number
- 01256 702700
Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We are situated in a semi-rural setting in Hampshire, near Junction 5 of the M3 with good rail and road access.
Arranging a visit to Robert May's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.
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