Head of Music
St Helena School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LEThis job expired on 16 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
16 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Musicjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Main or Upper Scale (Point M1-U3) £25,714 - £41,604
Additional allowances
With TLR 2c
Head of Music job summary
St Helena School
Head of Music
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale with TLR2c
Start Date: September 2022
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an outstanding individual to lead the Music department at St Helena School. As Head of Music you will monitor and maintain high standards of student attainment and progress within the subject area of Music and to monitor and support student achievement.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
● Be accountable for student progress and development within the department.
● Be innovative in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
● Take a lead in planning collaboratively with colleagues in order to promote effective practice.
● Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Local Governance Committee and Headteacher.
● Be accountable for leading, managing and developing subjects within the department.
● Effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated curriculum portfolio.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
● Qualified Teacher Status
● Ability to teach lessons that challenge, motivate and inspire all students.
● A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
● Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
If you are a dynamic teacher with experience, who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?
We can offer you:
● A Competitive Salary
● Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
● Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
● Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please visit the below link:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l801a5nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybS58Mzl8MjcyMTUyfDF8fEZhbHNlfDIxMjJ8MTQ0MTg1OHww?i=an%2f2iejhE8M%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 16th May
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th May
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
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 St Helena School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 994 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Helena School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255750913
At St Helena School, our desire is to provide exciting opportunities, tailored for our young people. Through collective learning, we create a legacy for those who follow.
Working with parents, Governors and wider partners, enables every student to be known, contribute to our community and fulfil their ambitions. We have the privilege and great responsibility to develop tolerant, respectful citizens who will leave us with the tools to be a success and make the world a better place.
The importance of educating the whole child is reflected in our rich and broad extra-curricular offer. We provide opportunity to craft life-long memories. Students are encouraged to take part in trips, visits and activities throughout their time with us to feed cultural, sporting and creative appetites.
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