Head of Music
Newfield Secondary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JPThis job expired on 18 June 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scales ( £28,000 - £43,685)
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
Additional allowances
TLR2b (£5,025 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have strong academic background in Music, with experience of teaching in a successful department. You will be able to demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning and have a deep understanding of the engaging young people in music. You will also be committed to the personal development of students and will be able to inspire and motivate them to achieve their full potential.
Must have highly effective communication skills which engage students, parents, staff, Governors and the wider community
Must be able to use technical resources and equipment appropriate to the teaching of KS3 and KS4 Music to the highest level
Teaching Music to a full range of age and ability within a secondary school (desirable)
Experience/knowledge of current initiatives relating to achievement and inclusion in Music
Track record as a successful classroom practitioner (Ofsted criteria) across the secondary school age and ability range
Track record of achieving high levels of value added at both key stages
What the school offers its staff
Newfield School is a truly special place to work. The core business of teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do. We have high expectations of our staff but we also value and look after them. We balance hard work with meaningful and tailored professional development, great practice every day with a manageable workload. Our school has a proven consistent record of success and we will continue to make exceptional progress with our students this year and into the future.
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 Newfield Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1041 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Newfield Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
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