Music Teacher

Following the opening of a third site in September 2020, Robert Clack School is continuing to expand further in September 2024. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Music to join our growing team.

The department has worked extensively to establish an exciting and varied music provision. Across all key stages, the curriculum has been designed to maximise progression and enjoyment in Music, ensuring it is accessible and challenging for all. The Music department across all three sites have access to state of the art equipment and facilities to deliver a diverse curriculum. With each site having an iMac suite, students explore music education using Logic Pro X. The recital rooms are furnished with keyboards, samba drums, ukuleles and guitars. The department prides themselves on running a number of successful events each year including concerts, competitions and theatre productions. 

The department is the audible element which conveys the school culture and identity. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Music at KS3, with the possibility to teach KS4 and KS5. We require a proactive and passionate music professional to bring inspiring ideas to actively enhance the current music provision. They would add significant value by engaging in extracurricular activities and events, and continue the strong tradition of our performances. We highly value our extracurricular provision, therefore they will be an additional paid bonus.

We maintain high standards at KS3 to promote valuable and enjoyable learning, to further provide opportunity to those students wishing to take their music education further at KS4 and KS5. With the expansion of the department, we hope to offer a broader and more enriched curriculum post KS3 which further provides students with the skills to explore wider career options. 

The ideal candidate would need to be highly proficient on their instrument and demonstrate they have a broad subject knowledge.

The preferred candidate will be experienced with music technology and recording equipment to further utilise the facilities the department currently has and bring new expertise and ideas to expand on this. 

You must be passionate about teaching and you will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in the department in planning and delivering lessons across a range of ages and abilities. You must be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning, while promoting outstanding progress for all pupils. We will consider applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers. 

The right candidate for us will be someone who can demonstrate: -

•      Experience and knowledge of teaching Music within a secondary school (ages 11-18);

•      Excellent curriculum knowledge and how to sequence the skills and knowledge needed;

•      A record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and securing high levels of pupil progress;

•      Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;

•      Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;

•      Qualified Teacher Status;

•      An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented, ambitious professional to join the dedicated teaching team within our school. 

Reasons to join us:-

Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.

Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge.  Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.

Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.

Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.