Head of Music
The Prescot School
Knowsley
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to U3 plus TLR 2b at £4785
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2022
Job overview
Head of Music
MPS / UPS + TLR 2b (£4785)
Commencing January 2023 (permanent)
The Prescot School is situated in a state of the art, 21st century building, situated on the outskirts of Prescot, approximately ten miles from Liverpool City Centre. We are an 11-16 school which opened in September 2016 as a convertor Academy, linked to the outstanding ‘The Heath Family Trust’.
Our ethos of high aspiration, support and challenge permeates every aspect of our work. Students are challenged and supported by a team of dedicated and professional teachers who strive to achieve the absolute best for the students they teach with high expectations of all individuals at all times.
We are looking for an ambitious candidate to continue the rapid development of the Music department ensuring outstanding opportunities for our pupils whatever their background. The right leadership will create sustainable opportunities for the development of learning and teaching enabling staff, at all levels of their careers, and pupils to thrive.
Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career in a supportive learning environment.
The department is fortunate to have excellent facilities with both indoor and outdoor spaces in addition to a multipurpose fitness suite. Currently a range of qualifications are taught at KS3/4. There is a strong extracurricular expectation at the school and staff run numerous clubs that successfully compete across the borough.
If you would like to apply for this post, please complete our Heath Family Trust Application Form along with a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your experience, passion and commitment to the department.
Completed applications should be emailed to Kbrackley@prescotschool.org.uk
Closing date: 14th October 2022 @ 3pm
Interviews: Week beginning 17th October 2022
The Prescot School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
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About The Prescot School
- The Prescot School
- Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot
- Liverpool
- L34 3NB
- United Kingdom
In the business of learning since 1544
Proud to be part of The Heath Family Multi Academy Trust
At The Prescot School we are committed to delivering a traditional curriculum in classrooms, focusing on developing skills in English, Maths and Science. Alongside this we also develop students skills in a range of subjects including Technology, Computer Science, Geography, History and French, German and Spanish. We constantly review and change our curriculum to match the needs and aspirations of our students. Children are encouraged to develop their own skills and talents and we support them to do this through individual aspirational challenges and targets.
We have very high expectations of all our students both academically and as part of our community. We expect them to work hard and behave well. We will develop the unique talents of every student through:
- outstanding teaching and learning leading to success;
- celebrating and supporting unique talents;
- respect for individuals with outstanding care, guidance and support;
- innovation and finding new ways to engage and inspire;
- strong positive relationships and exceptional commitment to every child in school;
We are committed to ensuring that supporting and developing our students is at the heart of everything we do. The school is at the heart of our community and we work closely with our partners to ensure a well-rounded and positive learning experience for all.
We are rapidly improving, with tremendous aspirations for the school, our community and our young people. We constantly strive to ensure teaching is the very best it can be and we have a team of dedicated Specialist Leaders of Education and Lead Practitioners who continually drive forward our standards to ensure every learner succeeds.
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