Head of Department – Music Teacher

Head of Department – Music            

Camden 

£160 - £230 per day via PAYE  

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are to have recent experience working with children. 

Contract dates 

January – August 2022 

The role

Smart Teachers are seeking to recruit a Head of Department Music Teacher to join a prestigious Independent School located in Hampstead, North West London. The successful Head of Department Music Teacher will join the school in January, initially until the end of the academic year, with a high possibility for a permanent contract in September 2022. The successful candidate will be responsible for running the department and teaching music from Reception through to Year 8. They will also be required to run some extra-curricular activities and supervise visiting instrumental teachers. This is a great opportunity for Music teachers to develop and take the next step in their careers.  

The school

The school is a prestigious Independent school, located in Hampstead, North West London. The school is located in an old Victorian building and the music department is very well resourced.  The pupils who attend and high attainers and have a thirst for learning. The school is very popular and has a long waiting list – this is in part because the school has a proven track record of providing quality teaching, evidenced by their results. The staff who work here are very collaborative there is a big focus on upskilling staff. This is a great opportunity to join a happy, vibrant school. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Head of Department – Music Teacher position, you will:

• Hold an enhanced DBS 

• Have previous experience working with children in the UK in the past 2 years 

• QTS 

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers  

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer 

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Head of Department – Music Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, please contact our Primary Team on 0207 065 7500 and quote reference DXTMusic 30205.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

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