Teacher Of Music

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious teacher of Music with qualified teacher status to join a successful team.  

At Ashmole academy we have a busy and vibrant Music department offering:

• A team of 15 visiting music teachers, one of whom is also the departmental accompanist.
• Over 180 students taking instrumental or vocal lessons in school.
• Many and varied performance opportunities for students including in both formal and informal settings. 
• Twenty school places awarded each year for musical aptitude.
• The Music Department is supported by a full-time Music Manager and full-time HLTA in Performing Arts.
• Music links with other schools in the Ashmole Trust, and with Barnet Education Arts Trust.
• Very busy co-curricular schedule, including two orchestras, two choirs, and several bands.
• Many performance opportunities for students.
• Students have opportunities to participate in performance masterclasses, including jazz and chamber music.
• Frequent trips to watch concerts and other musical performances including opera and musical theatre.
• Close collaboration with the Drama Department for annual school productions.
• Termly ABRSM exams hosted in the Music Department. 

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station.  The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff, and continues to support other schools as a Behaviour Hub lead school. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

Benefits of working for our school:

• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers.  Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.

If you would like to apply and would like to visit the school first, please contact Charlotte Low to arrange a school visit clc@ashmoleacademy.org

Please visit our website for more information https://www.ashmoleacademy.org and we look forward to receiving your application. 

Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 15th April 2024* 

*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture.  We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources. 

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