Lead Teacher of Music

This is a full-time post, however part-time applications will be considered.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Music to join our Performing Arts Department. This post could suit an ECT as well as a more experienced candidate.

The school runs GCSE Music, benefits from a well-equipped specialist Music teaching room and two music practice rooms. The school is a member of the Buckinghamshire Music Trust. Music is an essential aspect of our school curriculum and we are looking for a person who will grow this area of the school.

The successful candidate will have the energy, drive and stamina to deliver music in an innovative way that will engage our students. We have a strong track record of extra-curricular activities within the local community and beyond.

The person appointed will work closely with colleagues in the Performing Arts Department to help develop the cross curricular work that leads to our wonderful school productions. We are currently working towards performances as part of the schools 90th anniversary in the summer of 2022. As well as musicals, students take part in local concerts and perform at local events.

The person appointed will be well supported through our teaching and learning coach, a well-established professional studies programme and through a comprehensive induction process. The school offers bespoke CPD opportunities ranging from National Professional Qualifications support to supporting MA programmes.

Our recent OFSTED inspection in February 2019 made the following comments about teaching and relationships at school:

• Teachers are wholehearted in their desire for pupils to achieve well. Relationships between teachers and pupils are constructive and are built on trust and mutual respect. This enables pupils to have the confidence to ask for help and support when they are stuck or unsure.
• Pupils conduct themselves in an orderly manner. They are welcoming, self-assured and act in a polite and respectful way. Lunchtimes are calm, with groups of pupils engaged in friendly conversation.
• The majority of pupils display a positive attitude towards their learning. They are keen to succeed and value the efforts made by their teachers in supporting them in lessons

We are a school that have a desire and understanding of how to succeed and provide an environment that is stimulating to students and staff alike. We understand that this can only be achieved by investing in our staff and ensuring they are supported in their own professional development. We have high expectations of staff, as we do students. So if you are someone who wants to develop as a professional and have a real impact on individuals then we are the place for you.

You will be joining a highly skilled staff, who are supportive, show determination and resolve. We have a desire to continue our journey to being the best we can be, we are true believers in ‘Better never stops’ as it is the continual development that makes us what we are. We are also a school where team work and enjoyment is central to our success as it is these that keep us going when times are tough. The Beaconsfield School has good road links to London, Reading, Maidenhead and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield Train Station.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school and ask to speak to Caroline Legg, Deputy Headteacher. For further information about the school, the job description and the application form, please visit our website www.beaconsfield.bucks.sch.uk in the vacancy section which can be found under ‘About Us’.

Closing date: 9am, 2 February 2022

Interviews will be held on 7 February 2022

We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier if necessary

Completed application forms should be sent together with a letter of application addressed to Peter Tang, Head Teacher, via email to: jbuckman@beaconsfield.school

Due to Covid-19, interviews may be conducted via TEAMS, Zoom, and phone or at school adhering to social distancing. Any related and relevant documentation will need to be scanned and emailed to the school prior to interview. Candidates invited to visit/attend an interview on the school site will be required to evidence a negative lateral flow test and will need to wear a mask to enter the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.