Head of Music
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RGThis job expired on 20 September 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
20 September 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Musicjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2a (£3,186)
Head of Music job summary
Chiltern Hills Academy invites applications for the opportunity to join the staff of a successful, mixed 11–18 Church of England Academy. Based in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, we are located in the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line.
Required from January 2022, an exceptional and dynamic Music teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be extremely motivated and will contribute to the high-quality music provision in school. They will join our vibrant and thriving Performing Arts department, which is housed in a purpose-built block with excellent facilities. Applicants should be outstanding classroom practitioners with superb subject knowledge and the ability to teach all age ranges between Year 7 and Year 11. If you are an effective and innovative teacher who is fully committed towards raising standards and improving results, then we would welcome your application.
The successful candidate will be fully involved in departmental development, target setting and evaluation of student progress and will possess the following attributes:
- Strong leadership and team-building qualities
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- High expectations for student achievement
- The ability to lead effective, sustained change
- A commitment to raising standards for all
Applications from experienced teachers or those returning to the profession will be welcome. We are committed to the development our staff, to supporting them to further their career, progress professionally and develop their teaching and leadership skills.
We have been graded ‘good’ following our latest SIAMS inspection (March 2020). “The academy is highly inclusive, and tireless in supporting all of its pupils and staff. Because of this, each person is known, nurtured and inspired. This enables them to make strong progress from their starting points”. Our OFSTED inspection in February 2017 also judged the school as ‘good’ in all categories.
We have recently embarked on the next stage of our school development programme to accommodate growing numbers and add to our well-resourced teaching environment.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website: www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk. Applicants are encouraged to contact Mrs Jo Mistry, HR Administrator, with any questions: jmistry@chacademy.co.uk.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 20 September 2021
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1107 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jmistry@chacademy.co.uk
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Kevin Patrick
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