Head of Music
King's Norton Boys' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DYThis job expired on 24 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
24 May 2021 at 3pm
Date listed
14 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR2b (£4,854)
Additional allowances
TLR2B (£4,854)
Head of Music job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our school as Head of Music.
Enthusiastic, talented and inspirational, the successful candidate will have the drive and passion to ensure that we are providing challenging and engaging music provision which will allow all of our students to make excellent progress.
The ideal candidate will have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current developments in the teaching of Music to all, as well as the ability to think strategically.
As Curriculum Team Leader, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and will be able to inject their enthusiasm for the subject not only within students but also across the Music department and the school as a whole.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to contribute more widely, particularly in the performance, community events and with local primary schools.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate eager to join King's Norton Boys' School as it builds on its upward trajectory as we reinforce our ‘Good’ status and work towards ‘Outstanding’. Each and every staff member at our school are united in the focus on continuous improvement and we work collaboratively to support each other. The culture that 'we are all learners' exists throughout the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
KNBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (if applicable); qualifications (if applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. For all short-listed candidates an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence.
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About King's Norton Boys' School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 795 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King's Norton Boys' School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@knbs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01216280010
King’s Norton Boys’ School is serious about providing all students with an opportunity to develop their musicianship, whatever their starting point. The school was awarded Arts Mark Gold Status in 2015 in recognition of its commitment to the arts and for its work with local primary and secondary school partners.
Students’ participation in music throughout all key stages is strong and the school places an important emphasis on music in the curriculum and in the wider life of the school. Students are encouraged to participate in all kinds of music at all levels and both formal and informal concerts are a regular feature of school life. We have extensive provision in the form of peri teachers and many of our students take advantage of these lessons.
Comprising of two teaching rooms and four practice rooms, including a recording studio, the Music Department is extremely well resourced and has a wide variety of electronic and acoustic instruments; both classrooms are fully equipped with keyboards, sound systems, projectors, and computers (we have a full access to a Mac suite comprising of 30 Macs running Logic Pro X and Garageband), as well as a full range of tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments including four drum-kits.
Music is a popular subject and the school orchestra is run in collaboration with King’s Norton Girls school. The orchestra performs regularly and have been involved in tours abroad including playing at Disneyland Paris.
Alongside our extensive extra-curricular arts programme, King’s Norton Boys’ School has previously offered students the opportunity to gain an Arts Award Bronze and Silver qualifications in year 9 – which has now been replaced by a similar internal award.
The subject has a GCSE group and is relatively popular in Key Stage 4 and there is always a GCSE group whilst others continue with the clubs and activities offered.
Arranging a visit to King's Norton Boys' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@knbs.co.uk.
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