Head of Music

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy for an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Music to join an ambitious and progressive faculty. The teacher of Music, along with the Head of Performing Arts Faculty is responsible for providing the strategic direction and development of the Music curriculum, creating innovative projects that will motivate and build student’s passion for the subject, increase option numbers for KS4, the effective, safe and efficient deployment of resources to ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. The ability to be flexible in delivering Dance and Drama lessons when required would be advantageous. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies. The successful candidates will have a keen interest in innovative teaching strategies and commitment to developing their leadership skills and will have the ability to inspire students to achieve excellent results.

About our school

The greatest strength of our school is our students who are often praised for their creativity, musical talents, artistic performances and the respect they have for one another. Students generally understand the importance of learning, value their school and are proud to be part of it.

Ninestiles has a very reflective teaching staff body who welcome feedback from parents and students to secure the needs of all learners. The school has a wide and varied curriculum, students have access to an impressive range of sporting and extracurricular activities with well over sixty enrichment opportunities offered after school. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and staff work positively with the leadership team to ensure students are kept safe. The leadership team of Ninestiles is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the school on a journey of excellence, with staff that have a passion for teaching and learning.

About the Trust

https://www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/

Why work for us?

The Trust offers:

• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• High quality training and support in and across academies
• A clear career pathway
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount schemes

Closing Date: 24 May 2021, 12 midday

For an application form and further information about all our vacancies please visit the trust website: www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/category/nat-vacancies/

Interviews will be held Weds 26th May or Thurs 27th May 2021

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.