Head of Music
Langley Hall Primary Academy
Langley
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to lead the music department of a school with both an excellent musical tradition and ambition for further growth.
“Music teaching at LHPA is excellent” (Ofsted, 2016)
“117 exam passes in one academic school year is an incredible achievement. This puts you in the top 0.06% of applicants amongst all UK applicants on our system for 2016 under this criterion. The fact that you are a single state school makes this accomplishment even more impressive.” (ABRSM, 2017)
"Your children were just impeccably behaved and seeing and hearing them sing with such commitment was really quite moving." (Richard Pinel, Director of Music, Jesus College, Cambridge)
Langley Hall Primary Academy opened in September 2011 under the government’s free school initiative. Our school motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘we are preparing for life’ and we fully embrace the belief that children learn best in an environment where they are happy, challenged, motivated and nurtured. The School has high aspirations for pupil progress achievement and behaviour. Our supporting caring ethos nurtures the development of both children and staff. We have 728 children across two sites in Langley, conveniently close to Langley station on the Paddington mainline.
As part of a broader performing arts focus, including dance and drama, all children learn to play the violin in Years 1-3 and every child continues to learn at least one musical instrument until they leave at the end of Year 6, with many children learning two or three instruments. LHPA’s strength in music has been recognised by Governors, staff and parents, by the Slough Music Hub, across the local community in Langley, Slough and Windsor and in national media, including mention in the Sunday Express and on BBC Radio 4. Ofsted (2016) described music teaching at LHPA as “excellent” and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (2017) were “not aware of any other state primary school in the country with as much examination success as LHPA”.
We are seeking a Head of Music to join our teaching and management team:
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About Langley Hall Primary Academy
Langley Hall Primary Academy opened in September 2011 under the government’s free school initiative. The teaching of numeracy and literacy are a key priority and is combined with a major focus on the teaching of the Creative Arts. Our school motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘we are preparing for life’ and we fully embrace the belief that children learn best in an environment where they are happy, challenged, motivated and nurtured.
· Langley Hall has high aspirations for pupil progress achievement and behaviour
· The school has a creative arts focus and all children learn to play the violin in years 1-3 and other instruments in years 4-6
· Our supportive caring ethos nurtures the development of both children and staff
· Good career progression possible
Safer Recruitment Statement
Langley Hall Primary Academy is a KCS School (Keeping Children Safe) and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Langley Hall Primary Academy expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure & Barring Service for a "disclosure". We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to celebrating the diversity and continued professional development of all our staff.
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