Teacher of Music (0.5FTE)

Charnwood College, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.5 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS 3, FTE £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for

Qualifications and Professional Development Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above

QTS- Qualified Teacher Status

Experience of raising levels of achievement and attainment

Experience working with children in an educational setting

Experience of lesson planning and effective assessment for learning

Passionate about Music in education

You will be a skilled professional with a clear vision for curriculum implementation and the development of a purposeful and vibrant co-curricular musical programme. You will have good interpersonal, organisational and time management skills, inspiring and motivating our students and staff to achieve their potential.

As a musician, you will be a proficient instrumentalist and singer, with Grade 6 or equivalent on your first instrument/voice, functional keyboard skills, and experience of conducting instrumental and choral ensembles at a high level. We will encourage you to maintain and develop your musical life outside school, knowing that our students will be benefiting from your wider musical experience.

It’s your chance to be part of an exciting success story, and to develop your skill set in a stimulating and stretching context.

What the school offers its staff

About our Academy

We are looking for teachers who are dedicated not only to great teaching, but to becoming part of a small, caring, friendly and vibrant school community.

Delivering academic excellence, embracing the value of co-curricular and enrichment activities, and investing in community citizenship is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

We are passionate in providing our young people with rich opportunities to ensure they become their academic best, are ambitious, aspirational, courageous and respectful in their daily lives.

We believe the learning environment we create and maintain is a key and will ensure students lead successful and happy lives, acquiring the knowledge they need to progress through the key milestones in our education system and embark on careers of their choosing. As well as knowledge, we must also educate them with the ‘cultural capital’ that they need to become the future citizens of their communities so that they develop into adults who will champion change in society, guided by a strong sense of discipline and moral purpose.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Salary & Benefits

• M1 - UPS3 0.5FTE (£31,650 - £49,084 per annum)
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
  • holiday discounts
  • cinema tickets
  • restaurant booking discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Further details about the role

About the Role

To deliver high quality lessons and co-curricular to students within Charnwood College and to support in the development of a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive programme of co-curricular music and enrichment opportunities, which engages large numbers of students and parents/carers.

As a performing musician, to lead by example through setting the highest standards for Charnwood College’s musical ensembles.

To support the development of music across Leicestershire Music Hub and the Trust’s secondary academies through sharing good practice and building productive relationships with academy music teachers and practitioners.

This is a 0.5FTE, permanent position. Will consider a full-time position for the right candidate, dependent on experience, skills and second subject specialism.

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

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About Charnwood College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 583 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charnwood College website
• Email address: recruitment@dret.co.uk
• Phone number: 01509320148
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charnwood-college

Charnwood College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in the west of Loughborough in Leicestershire. The academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust and is governed by a Local Governing Body.

The secondary academy has expressive arts facilities which include a dedicated music suite and dance and drama studio. In addition, its sports facilities include a floodlit, all-weather 3G sports pitch, a new sports centre, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a gym, a fitness suite, and extensive playing fields.

Arranging a visit to Charnwood College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dret.co.uk.

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