11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS-UPS

Additional allowances

SEN1 (SEN2 dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Croft Community School is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The Governors wish to appoint a dynamic and passionate Music Teacher who possesses the following skills and experience:A proven track record of teaching pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, moderate learning difficulties, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.

The ability to teach individual instrumental lessons, fostering a love for music in our students.

Experience in delivering the whole class music curriculum at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, ensuring engaging and inclusive lessons.A flair for leading performances, rehearsals, and shows, creating memorable experiences for our students and their families.The initiative to organise and run lunchtime clubs, encouraging participation in music and fostering a sense of community.


What the school offers its staff

Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.An open-minded school culture, where new ideas are welcomed and valued, allowing you to innovate in your teaching practices.

A welcoming atmosphere that prioritises collaboration among staff, ensuring a strong sense of community and teamwork.If you are an enthusiastic Music Teacher who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you!

Join us at Croft Community School and help us inspire a love for music in all ages.Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to Emma Peat, School Business Manager, Croft Community School, Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR or by email E.peat@croft.school

Completed applications should be returned to Emma Peat at the above by noon on Friday 9th May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to e.peat@croft.school

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

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About Croft Community School

School type
Special school, ages 4 to 16
School size
253 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 16
Ofsted report
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Email address
e.peat@croft.school
Phone number
01207 234547

Arranging a visit to Croft Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.peat@croft.school.

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