
HEAD OF MUSIC
Claremont High School, Harrow, HA3 0UHThis job expired on 18 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
18 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Musicjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3 (£7,368)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting vacancy has arisen for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Music to lead this important area of the curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 from September 2023. The successful applicant will have the academic, teaching and administrative capabilities expected of staff at this prestigious school with the ambition and innovation to lead and develop this department. Claremont admit 10% of their pupil population based on musical aptitude and so the successful candidate would also lead this element of school life.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Claremont network with access to a range of benefits – such as continuous professional development with great career progression opportunities; we pride ourselves on valuing our staff – our teachers enjoy working here.
We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
- a passion for teaching Music
- commitment to promoting high quality teaching and learning within the department
- ability to use data to drive pupil progress
Details of the Music Department in terms of teaching staff, syllabi and resources can be found on the school website under Curriculum.
Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.
If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 18th April 2023
What the school offers its staff
Claremont High school Academy
is a values driven organisation and our values are at the heart of everything
we do - Excellence, Respect, Aspiration, Enjoyment and Perseverance.
We focus on recruiting people who are aligned to our core values as we know that this is the foundation of success for our academies and our students.
Our staff really matter to us; our expectations are high and we expect staff to support our vision and live by our core values and behaviours, but in return we believe in personal and professional development and a culture where staff are recognised and valued for their commitment and dedication. There are many career opportunities for new and existing staff who demonstrate inspiration and dedication to shaping future generations.
If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding role and would like to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.
What can we offer:
At Claremont we offer;
- Competitive salary
- CPD for all staff
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team who consider staff well-being
- A supportive Trainee and ECT program
- A friendly working environment
- Occupational Health
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided through CEFM
- Great employer pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Union recognition
- The opportunity to develop your career within and across the Trust Schools
We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply to join us to help us meet our aspirations of being a fully inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.
Claremont High school Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
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About Claremont High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Claremont High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@claremont-high.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8204 4442
Claremont High School Academy – an outstanding Academy that supports all pupils on an exceptional journey from ages 11 to 18.
Arranging a visit to Claremont High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@claremont-high.org.uk.
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