Teacher of Music
Leigh Academy Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SXThis job expired on 14 June 2021 – see similar jobs
Closing date
14 June 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 May 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience
Additional allowances
As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
We strive to offer a range of benefits that all employees can take advantage of which we regularly review and add to.
Teacher of Music job summary
About the role: Strood Academy are looking to appoint an engaging Teacher of Music to join their thriving department from September 2021.
You would join an enthusiastic and supportive team of Performing Arts specialists who are dedicated, driven and highly creative. The team are generous with their time and very much enjoy sharing resources and expertise; a real team ethos has been created in the Performing Arts department. You will play a key role in developing our curriculum and will have the opportunity to be involved in many exciting projects including: whole school productions, theatre trips, workshops, after-school clubs and competitions. Many of our students attend extra-curricular clubs that are run by our team. Additionally, we have three visiting peripatetic teachers who deliver vocal, drum, guitar and piano lessons. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have formed with professional arts institutions including: The Royal Academy of Dance, The Royal Opera House and The Royal Shakespeare Company. The school has modern facilities including a state of the art Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Stage, Music Rehearsal Rooms and an AV Room. We are very keen to develop the Performing Arts department even further and seek an all rounded individual who is willing to contribute to our fantastic team culture.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate music teacher to set your own stamp on the department, as we look to invest in brand new equipment being purchased to support the growth of the subject.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Leigh Academy Strood
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1305 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Strood website
- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 412200
School location
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