Teacher of Music

The Performing Arts Faculty at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy aims to see all students begin or develop their musical performance, composition and listening skills, through a variety of topics that include different genres.

From basic music skills in KS3 to the development of sophisticated performers and composers in KS4, our aim is for Music to play a central role in developing the creativity of our students.

We are keen that students have an opportunity to extend their interest and enthusiasm for Music by taking part in a range of extra-curricular activities such as clubs, visits and competitions. We would welcome any contribution you could make to these activities at the Trust. Above all, we wish to appoint imaginative and enthusiastic teachers, who will be keen to work alongside a team determined to create an excellent Academy.

The Teacher of Music position would suit either a newly qualified teacher seeking a first appointment within a forward thinking and well-resourced school or a more experienced teacher wishing to develop their experience and curriculum management skills.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience. The role will be based at the Trust’s Bluecoat Beechdale Academy but the post holders may at any time be required to support or work at any of the sites within Archway Learning Trust.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work. The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Access to Teachers' Pensions.
• Access to discounted travel scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024.

Interview date: From 20th May 2024 Onwards.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.