Teacher of Music
Sir Herbert Leon Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQThis job expired on 6 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
6 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range
Teacher of Music job summary
Teacher of Music
Fern Grove
Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ
United Kingdom
Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Full Time, Permanent
January 2024 start date
Sir Herbert Leon Academy, Bletchley, South Milton Keynes, is a comprehensive 11-16 mixed school with 670 learners and a dedicated team of around 100 teachers and support staff. Our priority is focused on providing a nurturing environment that values both academic achievement and personal development.
Being a relatively small secondary school, Sir Herbert Leon offers an environment where staff can build strong connections with both colleagues and students. As we journey towards elevating aspirations and outcomes for the local community, our core purpose is clear—to expose all young people to a range of opportunities, both personally and academically. We aim to equip them with the skills and mindset needed to live fulfilling and successful lives.
The Senior Leadership team at the Academy strongly emphasises the well-being of our colleagues, prioritising mental health and a healthy work/life balance. We have implemented systems that empower our staff to thrive, including a centralised behaviour system, a clear management structure, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, driven Music teacher to join our team and strengthen our department from January 2024 (or sooner for the right candidate). You will teach across all key stages and ability ranges, and be committed to promoting the sound of Music to our pupils.
Join us at Sir Herbert Leon Academy, where the commitment to grow strong relationships, prioritising well-being, and striving for excellence in education shapes a community dedicated to the development of every individual.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent teacher who is committed to delivering an excellent lesson, every day, in every classroom
- Have an understanding of what quality provision means and how to implement this
- Be passionate about Music and its delivery
- Be driven to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
Please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on smarshall@shlacademy.org
About Academies Enterprise Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.
- Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
The role is due to commence January 2024
Closing date: Monday 6th November 2023
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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AET is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetschools.org/itt/ for further details.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
About Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 652 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Sir Herbert Leon Academy website (opens in new tab)
About Sir Herbert Leon Academy:
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes. Our academy has 587 learners and employs around 100 dedicated teachers and support staff. The academy's senior leadership team places high priority on colleagues' mental health and work/life balance and has established systems to allow staff to flourish.
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