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Head of Music Department

Head of Music Department

Queensbury Academy

Dunstable LU6 3BU

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Salary:
Main Pay Scale plus TLR2B
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
22 March 2018

Job overview

Head of Music Department

We are looking for a talented, committed and inspiring leader of Music commencing September 2018. The role is an incredible opportunity for an established colleague who aspires to grow and develop as an outstanding leader within our ever improving academy.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher with excellent leadership potential, who possesses a passion for the subject and for teaching, and the ability to inspire students and staff.

You will need to be:

  • An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire excellence in others; 
  • A committed, reflective, forward- thinking learner with a thirst for continued professional development; 
  • Someone who is committed to developing potential and who does not limit student aspiration; 
  • A 'can-do' person who believes in discretionary effort and has the ability to find ways to work efficiently and effectively both in and beyond the classroom; 
  • positive, cheerful, optimistic professional.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Further information and an application form can be obtained from the Academy website at www.queensburyacademy.com or for further information contact Mrs S Gadsden, 

Principal's PA at the Academy telephone number: 01582 601241. 

Closing date is 22nd March, interviews will be held on 27th March 2018

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the Academy 

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About Queensbury Academy

+44 1582 601241

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Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Queensbury Academy is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy, with a growing Sixth Form. The school is situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs, South Bedfordshire.

Queensbury is the school of choice in Dunstable and has been oversubscribed for the past four years. Its growing Sixth Form has expanded by 25% in the past year thanks to the quality of teaching and the range of courses on offer.

Our diverse and inclusive community will provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge required to grow in learning and in life.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.


Employee Benefits Include:

  • Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
  • CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health Shield Scheme

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