Head of Music
The King Edmund School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main / Upper Ranges + TLR 2B - £4,781 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and inspirational Head of Music to take a leadership role in this successful subject area, teaching throughout the age and ability range, including A Level.
You should be a skilled teacher, with the ability to foster excellence as well as participation in musical activities throughout the School. The ability and passion to deliver a range of after school and enrichment opportunities for students is essential. You will also need the ability to effectively co-ordinate the school choir and music for internal productions and award ceremonies, as well as events within the local community.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high quality professional development and leadership skills. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.
The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate the ability to implement curriculum changes efficiently and effectively, through gaining staff commitment and developing their knowledge and skill set to ensure students continue to progress, meeting or exceeding their own personal targets. Excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and students are therefore essential. Evidence of passion and drive for continuous improvement to lead our Music department onto further success will be paramount.
In return the successful candidate can expect:
• Work life balance with a continental school day of 07:55 to 14:10
• Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
• Mentor / Buddy System
• Outstanding Teacher Programmes
• An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
• Commitment to continuing professional development, including MA / MSc and other courses
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool
You would be joining a school and faculty passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their ‘Personal Best’.
If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk. Early applications and school visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.
Closing Date for applications is Midday Wednesday 3 April 2019
Interviews will be held during week commencing 23 April 2019
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
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About The King Edmund School
The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. It is situated in an attractive semi rural area of Rochford, voted one of the top 10 best places to live in the UK. The town and its surrounding rural area north of Southend in Essex is just 40 minutes from central London and well served by transport link such as Southend Airport.
The school has:
• Strong student progress and achievement
• Outstanding pastoral care
• An excellent reputation in the local community
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
• Superb facilities and resources
Our school is one where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their personal best, be it a student, a member of staff or a Governor. We treat each other equitably and with mutual respect which helps foster a culture where everyone feels valued and has a heightened sense of belonging.
We are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum and the highest standard of teaching to maximise student successes and personal achievements. We have excellent facilities including an extensive library, computer suites, music rooms, conference suites and a swimming pool. We provide a wide range of enrichment at KES, including extra-curricular activities, trips and tours abroad, guest speakers and special events such as concerts and shows.
Due to our ongoing commitment to provide high quality teaching, we are currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who consistently work to a very high standard, to join our school, in particular within our core subject faculties Mathematics and Science, and help us in our pursuit of excellence and move from Ofsted ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’.
You would be joining a ‘good’ school passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their ‘Personal Best’. We can offer highly competitive salaries and a recruitment and retention allowance and relocation package and laptop, to secure the right candidates. We also run a comprehensive induction programme with ongoing support and guidance throughout the year, that includes dedicated school mentors, coaches and the internal Twilight CPD Programme. There is also high potential at the school for career progression through our various Teacher Programmes, such as the Outstanding Teacher Programme, and the opportunity to embark on Masters Programmes. We are committed to helping everyone become a ‘good’ teacher and provide the opportunities and support to eventually become an outstanding practitioner.
It is important for all applicants to see the school in full operation during a normal school day. Therefore, visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged to assist you in your application. Please contact the HR department on 01702 545771 extension 3288 to arrange a visit.
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