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Head of Music

Head of Music

The Ripley Academy

Derbyshire

  • £24,371 - £40,489 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Plus TLR 2a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
17 May 2021

Job overview

Head of Music

£24,371 - £40,489, plus TLR 2a

Full Time, Permanent

To commence September 2021

The Ripley Academy is an 11-18 school located in Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are a member of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with the other academies within the Trust including The West Bridgford School and John Flamsteed Community School. In February 2020, the school was judged to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ school in all areas.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Music to teach across the full range of abilities. The successful candidate will also be able to deliver Drama at Key Stage 3.

We welcome applications from teachers who feel they have the ability, enthusiasm and commitment to enhance the lives of students at our Academy; someone who has a true passion for Performing Arts as well as the drive and determination to make a significant, positive impact on our students ensuring all achieve their full potential.

Our school is a happy, thriving school where the Headteacher is completely committed to raising teaching standards and outcomes for the students of this Academy.

For details of our recent Ofsted visit please see: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/141259

Further details of the post please email Collette Robson (School Services Director),  crobson@ripleyacademy.org

For an application form, please visit our Trust website  https://www.emet.uk.com/vacancies 

Completed application forms and letters of application (two sides of A4) should be returned to: recruitment@emet.uk.com

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs for this post.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17th May 2021

Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment

The Ripley Academy is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the qualities to contribute to this Academy regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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About The Ripley Academy

‘The Ripley Academy is located in Ripley, Derbyshire. The School was a founding member of the East Midlands Education Trust when it was formed in September 2014 and the Trust now has fourteen partner schools.


The innovative manner of the partnership between the schools means that The Ripley Academy benefits from the expertise that the other schools have to offer and we can also share our expertise with partner schools too.


Our aim is to widen the horizons of young people through opportunity, challenge and achievement, and inspire in them an excitement for life-long learning. Our school provides a safe, happy and orderly environment with a strong code of values. Irrespective of ability, we aim to meet all students’ needs. Our focus is to ensure that all of our students realise, or exceed, their potential and leave our school well-qualified and ready for the next stage in their learning.


We offer a wide range of learning pathways, including academic and vocational courses to ensure that we cater for the needs of all our students. We are committed to supporting students’ aspirations and building on their achievements. We wish to see our students developing self-confidence, initiative, resilience as well as care and concern for others.


There is no limit to learning potential and we have high expectations of our students. Enthusiastic and dynamic staff are continually developing their craft to ensure that learning is exciting and engaging. 

We invest in well-qualified support staff who work with our students to provide additional support where needed. The main school environment is attractive, spacious, safe and well-resourced.

Please check out our website for more details ww.ripleyacademy.org.’


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Applications closed