Music Teacher
Myatt Garden Primary School, London, SE4 1DFThis job expired on 21 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 11 hours per week over two days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £25,831 and £37,362
Actual salary
- Between £10,332 and £14,944
Pay scale
- UnqPr 1 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Good music subject and curriculum knowledge, understanding and expertise
Good knowledge of music, including from a range of different artists and cultures
The ability to contribute to the music curriculum development and innovation across a year group
Knowledge of how children and young people learn, develop and progress
Knowledge of how to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum
Knowledge of health and safety practice and the role of the individual in promoting and safeguarding pupil and staff welfare
Knowledge of how to promote and contribute to the implementation of equalities and inclusion policies in schools
The ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with school teams and work with parents, other professionals and agencies
Communication skills, oral, written and presentational
Ability to use reflections on learning to carry out well planned, organised and innovative lessons
The ability to contribute to establishing, maintaining and developing positive behaviour, good order and assertive discipline in the classroom
The ability to use formative assessment to inform future lesson plans
The ability to create a welcoming and stimulating learning environment
The ability to play a minimum of one instrument to high standard (Piano desirable)
Be able to perform live music at school
Be able to run a choir and lead performances both at school and beyond.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions
Free tea and coffee in our regularly stocked staff room
Free onsite car park
Whole staff social events
Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Further details about the role
We are looking for someone who
- is an excellent practitioner, with experience of teaching music successfully within a whole class setting and is committed to engendering a love of music
- has up to date knowledge and understanding of the music curriculum
- is able to perform live music at school
- is able to run a choir and lead performances both at school and beyond.
In consultation with the Deputy Head Teacher, the ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring high quality music lessons are delivered to all pupils and will have the opportunity to manage the school’s engagement in external music opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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About Myatt Garden Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Myatt Garden Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086910611
Myatt Garden is a vibrant and creative two-form entry primary school in Brockley. There are 361 children on roll, including our nursery. The school serves a very diverse community with our pupil premium children making up about 20% of our roll and 61% of our pupils belonging to global majority groups.
We place a high value on a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures children are passionate about learning and ready for future challenges. We have a strong shared vision where all our children are encouraged to enjoy and excel at learning and life. We have created a vibrant and enriching learning community where children, staff and families are valued, included and respected, and where all are encouraged to develop and achieve their potential and make a contribution.
We believe in the ability of every child and our mission is to create an environment where children have:
¨ the learning and social skills to succeed and contribute
¨ the confidence, enthusiasm and self-belief to achieve, create and participate
¨ the curiosity and passion to problem-solve, take risks and be ambitious
¨ and a sense of social responsibility that makes them team players, great friends and active citizens
Arranging a visit to Myatt Garden Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.
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