Director of Music
Ipswich Academy
Ipswich, Suffolk
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £47,501 to £52,413
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2019
Job overview
In need of a new challenge? Why not join our dynamic teaching and learning team!
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong music teacher who can inspire and motivate to develop music provision across our three Suffolk schools. We have two primary schools (Murrayfield Primary Academy and Piper’s Vale Primary Academy) and one secondary school (Ipswich Academy). Ipswich Academy was judged as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted in March 2019, with ‘outstanding’ leadership and management.
Your main focus will be the leadership, development and teaching of music across the schools including extra-curricular activities, concerts and productions. You will have a drive for the promotion of music and have excellent musicianship skills with a love for working with pupils of all ages.
You can expect:
• career development opportunities throughout the Trust;
• opportunities to participate in bold and innovative activities to promote both students’ and your own development;
• to feel part of a dynamic academy Trust with proven turn around capability.
You will need:
• excellent teaching abilities;
• high energy and commitment levels;
• to be open to fresh challenges and have a commitment to efficient processes to reduce administrative workload;
• a commitment to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils.
If you are excited by the chance to prove yourself and be part of a successful trust:
• arrange to visit Ipswich Academy for a tour or have a telephone discussion with Helen Winn, Principal by calling the school on 01473 550040.
Please contact Melanie Willis, Senior HR Assistant to request an application pack on 01473 356250 or e-mail: hr@paradigmtrust.org
Closing date for applications: 1pm, 20 May 2019
Interviews to be held: 21-24 May 2019
Please note: All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Trust. If successful, you will also be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure form immediately after appointment. An enhanced DBS check that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment. As a Trust we are outcomes driven and welcome discussions on flexible working. Part-time working, job-share, compressed hours and occasional working from home are all possible to accommodate.
About Ipswich Academy
Ipswich Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Suffolk, serving students from the age of 11-16. It belongs to the Paradigm Trust, along with four other primary and secondary academies.
Formerly Holywell High School, Ipswich Academy converted to academy status in 2010. The Learning Schools Trust invested £16 million into a new building at the school, which opened in 2013, with facilities including a 3G sports pitch area. It belongs to the Paradigm Trust, along with six other academies.
Principal
Abbie Thorrington
Values and Vision
Ipswich Academy believes that all children are entitled to a good education. Its aim is for all individuals to develop the necessary skills and experience to achieve to the best of their ability and succeed during their time at the school. A strong partnership with parents is vital to the school in order for them to fully succeed. The secondary school follows three core values: integrity, community and excellence. Ipswich Academy encourages students to play an active role during their time at the school and develop their skills in leadership and teamwork, running incentives such as a pupil ambassador scheme and a pupil council.
Ofsted
“Pupils say that the school is a safe, friendly place to be. They speak positively about the recent improvements made, and the quality of care, guidance and support provided for them. A broad, balanced curriculum provides pupils with a wide choice of academic subjects and some vocational learning.”
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