Peripatetic Choir Leader

THE ROLE

To be a committed, enthusiastic musician and teacher able to motivate and inspire pupils, and to communicate with conviction and sensitivity. You should be receptive to new ideas and to be able to work as part of a professional team of teachers dedicated to offering high-quality music education.

In this role, some of your key responsibilities will include:  

• plan, prepare and deliver teaching duties appropriate to the skills of the teacher,  including whole-class teaching as well as ensemble training
• liaise with schools and parents in order to meet the individual needs of each pupil
• recruit new pupils to instrumental/vocal tuition through demonstrations and performances in and out of school
• promote additional opportunities for learning, including music centres, courses and other activities provided by Future Academies
• ensure pupils are given performance opportunities on a termly basis as part of their curriculum
• have up-to-date knowledge of, arrange and prepare pupils for instrumental and school examinations as appropriate
• complete written reports for pupils and communicate with schools and parents about the progress of individual pupils as required

WHO YOU ARE

You will normally be an instrumental specialist with a music degree, be able to perform at an equivalent standard on your main instrument, and be at least grade 8 equivalent on subsidiary instruments offered. Experience of small-group ensemble teaching would be of benefit.

WHO WE ARE

The Grange Academy is a state-funded secondary in Bushey, Hertfordshire. We are part of Future Academies,  Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and seven secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum, and a strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.  
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.  
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.  
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post Peripatetic Choral/Vocal Teacher at The Grange Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 3rd December 2021 at Noon

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Future Academies reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We look forward to receiving your application.