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Head of Music

Head of Music

The Sittingbourne School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS or UPS plus TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 April 2019

Job overview

Head of Music – Required for July or September 2019

MPS or UPS plus TLR

Full time/Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Head of Music who is passionate about their subject and will be able to motivate students through inspirational teaching.  You will have experience of teaching across the key stages and be intent on developing a love for music in children. 

We are a GOOD school. Our Ofsted in November 2017 highlighted our many Good and Outstanding features. We are the highest performing non-grammar school in the borough of Swale and our results continue to improve year on year. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are keen to learn. The successful candidate will help to expand and develop an exciting curriculum and will work with other members of the faculty to raise attainment across all key stages.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be a passionate teacher of music and a committed team player;

• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism towards student attainment and achievement;

• demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence;

• have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

Ofsted – ‘Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and expect all pupils to give of their best.’

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note – we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Martin Wicks at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post - martin.wicks@swale.at

Closing Date: 22nd April 2019 at 12 noon

Interview Date: TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact Details:
Sittingbourne Community College
Swanstree Avenue
Sittingbourne
Kent  ME10 4NL
Telephone:  
01795 472449
E mail:  
HR@swale.at

Trust Principal:                    Mr J Whitcombe MA
Headteacher:                       Ms Y Peden

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About The Sittingbourne School

+44 1795 472449

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The College is very attractively landscaped with mature trees, shrubs and flower borders.  Within the site there are currently over 30 acres of playing fields and 12 tennis/netball courts.  There is also a floodlit multi-play outdoor complex.  Our Sports Centre houses squash courts, two gymnasia and a sports hall and is open until 10.00pm each evening for student and community use.

The College’s academic facilities are housed in eight blocks which encompass modern science laboratories; specialist technology workshops; art, drama, music, dance and sound and vision recording studios; a sports conference room; extensive ICT suites equipped with over 600 computers.

In the last three years we have renewed two complete blocks and extensively renovated a further two.  Current plans include vast expansion of the sports facilities and a further four new buildings in the next five years.

In addition, we also have on site a specialist department for deaf students, in which we have enrolled students from all over Kent.  We use the ‘Total Communication Approach’ which has been elected by parents as being the method of education they prefer.  Our deaf students have a greater level of inclusion within the College as the majority of their education takes place in mainstream classes alongside hearing students and staff.

The College prides itself on the quality of facilities for students - over 600 computers, with one computer for every two students; hi-tech digital recording studio; industry standard engineering centre; health and care training centre; and performing arts studios.

All students have free access, at all times, for both IT and Internet use. The College is open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm every day to students.

A Homework Club and Extended Day activities are also available every morning and evening to students.

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Applications closed