Subject Leader of Music

We are looking for a Subject Leader of Music in a new school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development.  The new post-holder will be an enthusiastic Musician who is a strong classroom practitioner with a commitment to achieving the highest standards both academically and in terms of musical engagement.  The school is part of a Trust which places a very strong emphasis on Music and has established routines for whole school singing and for ‘wider opportunities’-style instrumental teaching (which currently forms the basis of the Music lessons in Years 7 & 8).  As a member of a Church of England Trust, the school also sees Music as providing an essential strand of SMSC and we have an in house team of peripatetic staff supported by a Head of Music Specialism and music administration team who will support the Subject Lead with the wider learning offer.

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic Music teacher who seeks to take his/her first steps towards leading their own department.  Ealing Fields works collaboratively with other schools within the Trust – in particularly with our sister school, Twyford CE High School, which has a very strong reputation for Music and serves as a hub for Music within the Trust.  There will therefore be significant opportunities for joint working and the Subject Lead will have access to the curriculum and resources already in place.  From September 2019 the school will be admitting 10% of student based on musical aptitude and this will also help to boost the levels of performance and musical engagement.  This will give opportunities to develop a bespoke ‘music scholars’ programme in the school and collaborate with Twyford that also admits specialist music places into Year 7.  S/he will be joining a small but ambitious and energetic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.  

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and if you would like to arrange to do this please contact the Associate Headteacher Mark Bedford at mbedford@ealingfields.org.uk 

For more information about the school please visit the Twyford Trust and Ealing Fields websites.  For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Music to GCSE 
• Ability to lead & enthuse students in whole school singing
• Working knowledge of appropriate specialist ICT (e.g. Cubase /Sibelius)
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An infectious enthusiasm for music and skills in performance / leading ensembles
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy, creativity and commitment to extra-curricular activities and events 
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download  a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above.  They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk  

Closing date: 12pm,Wednesday 9 January 2019

Interview date: w/c 14 January 2019

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check 

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website.