Specialist Music Teacher

Furzedown Primary School, London, SW17 9TJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required September 2023

• Closing date

  15 June 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract in the first instance
• Pay scale: Main/Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about teaching music? Would you like to make a marked difference to our school community with a particular focus on improving the life chances and life choices of all our children? If so, then we would welcome an application from interested, dedicated, highly skilled and enthusiastic candidates.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, talented, and inspiring Music Teacher and we welcome applications from experienced teachers.

You will have experience of:

• Playing at least one musical instrument to a high standard
• Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Planning and teaching well-sequenced lessons.
• Monitoring and being accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
• Setting high expectations of behaviour.
• Communicating effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements, well-being and extracurricular activities
• Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An exciting established and relevant music curriculum.
• Excellent career advancement continuing professional development opportunities.
• An inclusive and collaborative whole school community with the arts at the heart of it.
• A warm, welcoming and creative environment, with an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed team.
• Polite, happy and engaged children with a great enthusiasm for learning.
• Supportive parents and governors committed to our school ethos.

Further details about the role

Visits are very much encouraged and/or initial phone conversations with Dionne Morris our Headteacher. Contact the school to arrange a visit by phone on 020 8672 3480 or by emailadmin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk . For more information about the school, please visit our website:www.furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed applications are to be returned to recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 15th June 2023
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Furzedown Primary School
Beclands Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9TJ
Telephone: 020 8672 3480
Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

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About Furzedown Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 367 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Furzedown Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8672 3480
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/furzedown-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Furzedown Primary School and Nursery is situated in Tooting, South West London in the borough of Wandsworth. We are a two form entry primary school catering for a diverse group of children from a varied and rich background. We provide a safe secure setting that aims to educate the whole child.

Arranging a visit to Furzedown Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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