Teacher of Music

We are delighted to introduce you to Havant Academy – a secondary school where we know every student as an individual and where the combination of excellent teaching, pastoral support and extensive facilities provide students with everything they need to reach their potential and become happy, successful adults. At Havant Academy, we pride ourselves on ensuring our students are engaged and involved in their own learning so they feel an ownership of their school.  Students will achieve their potential in their examinations but, just as importantly, will develop life skills enabling them to be successful adults. 

We are seeking a dynamic teacher to join us as a Teacher of Music. Music at Havant is a well developed and resourced subject that has seen considerable growth under strong leadership. There are also excellent music facilities with an impressive music masterclass as the main teaching space. In this role you would be the only music teacher in the school, however, you would join an established and well organised department of Creative Arts and more widely a friendly and welcoming team of staff. 

We are looking for a passionate and charismatic music teacher to fill this position and this post would be suitable to a newer member of the teaching profession. However, there would be an additional opportunity for a more experienced applicant to take on some department leadership responsibilities in this role, which would attract a TLR. More discussion about this will be available for those who are invited to interview. 

Havant offers a fast paced and exciting environment as we continue on our drive for excellence in all areas. Staff work together to embody and actively promote high standards and expectations for all within our school community. 

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity and the school more widely then do get in touch for a chat or a visit to the school.

As a Teacher of Music at Havant Academy you will be required to: 

• Deliver high quality Music lessons to our students aged 11-16
• Plan and tailor lessons which address the full range of learners needs
• Have high expectations of all pupils so that they are able to achieve their academic potential
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies 
• Partake in the Academies rewards and behaviour systems 
• Be an enthusiastic and effective tutor by creative an inclusive and safe environment, fostering good home/school relations, monitoring your tutees attendance and progress and delivering the tutor PSHE programme. 

For this role, you will have the following essential (E) and desirable (D) experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (E)
• Teaching qualification in your subject of choice (E)
• Evidence of further professional development (D)
• A record of good or outstanding classroom teaching demonstrating passion and innovation in your teaching techniques (E)
• Good communication skills with students, parents’ colleagues and stakeholders (E)
• A clear understanding of the diverse needs of students and how to meet them (E)
• Awareness of strategies to raise student attainment and manage behaviour (E)
• Good understanding of the subject and its place in the national curriculum (E)

Working for TKAT:

In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
• Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.