Head of Music
Grace Academy Darlaston
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS - plus TLR2B £4443
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or Easter 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2018
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a professional, creative and enthusiastic Head of Music to join our Music department. The right candidate will be a reflective, hardworking professional who combines excellent organisational and teaching skills with the ability to inspire and motivate students. You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards.
The capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning is a must. Establishing strong relationships with students and staff, whilst modelling professional standards across all areas of work is essential.
Grace Academy Darlaston, is a vibrant secondary Academy on the outskirts of Walsall rated by Ofsted as 'Good' in May 2017. We have approximately 925 students on roll across the Academy and are expanding rapidly.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and influential teacher and leader
You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards.
In return we will offer the post holder exceptional leadership and management development/CPD.
If you require an application pack please contact email gadrecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk or for any enquiries call Helen Allport on 0121 568 3300.
Please complete the application form and Equal Opportunities Form and send back to gadrecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk with a covering letter detailing your experience to date for this post.
Closing date for applications is
Informal visits available on request by calling Helen Allport on 0121 568 3300.
Our main website can be accessed at www.graceacademy.org.uk (select Darlaston site)
Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Grace Academy Darlaston
- Grace Academy Darlaston
- Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 8QJ
- United Kingdom
Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our Recent Ofsted report in April 2022 states ‘Excellence is one of the key values of the school. This value is the guiding principle of the curriculum. The school encourages pupils to achieve high academic aims and develop as well-rounded individuals.’ The outcome of the Inspection was that ‘Grace Academy Darlaston continues to be a good school’. All members of our school community – students, parents and staff should be proud of this achievement.
It is a privilege for us to be entrusted with the job of leading Grace Academy Darlaston and continuing this excellent work. It is our intention to see the Academy continue to flourish and to guide all students to achieve their full potential whilst embracing the core values that Tove Learning Trust’s Grace Academies uphold.
Principal
Julie Anstey
Values and vision
Grace Academy has a Christian ethos based upon its five shared values of grace, respect, integrity, potential and excellence. As part of its vision to develop citizens who make a difference, the school engages students and staff in the work of a dedicated Ethos Team. The Ethos Team includes a dedicated member of the leadership team, youth workers and an RSE programme coordinator. They work together with key staff to help students develop a sense of identity, make wise and well-informed choices, live with aspiration, and understand and apply the school’s values.
Through the secondary school’s Business and Enterprise Specialism, it draws on the expertise of more than 62 business professionals from 16 local companies, who offer students workshops and advice to help improve their employability.
Ofsted report
"Leaders have set high expectations for staff, and for students behaviour and progress. As a result, academic standards are rising strongly."
Ofsted June 2017
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