Teacher of Music
Saltley Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Mainscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2017
Job overview
Saltley Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Music, who is ready to make a significant impact in a successful department, which last year moved into our new, purpose built Arts Centre. The successful candidate will be joining a well-led and successful team, committed to providing a quality experience for our students and ensuring that they achieve their full potential. They will be joining an Academy and a Multi Academy Trust committed to their professional development and to supporting them to achieve the best with our young people, with the Arts playing a central role in the life of the Academy and the Trust.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher with:
- ambition and high expectations to transform the lives of young people;
- a passionate belief in collaboration and teamwork;
- a student-centred approach to problem solving;
- a clear understanding of how to engage students and maximise progress;
- a sense of humour and positivity;
- a relentless commitment to achievement for all.
Saltley Academy is 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of multi-cultural Birmingham. It is a member of the Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust (WHMAT). With two years of well above national average Progress 8 and 60% of students achieving A*-C in both English and Maths in 2016, the Academy is progressing fast in its mission to develop outstanding learners, ensure academic success and nurture happy citizens in a supportive and inspiring environment. WHMAT is committed to learning for all, high aspirations, respectful relationships, clear accountability and continuous improvement.
At Saltley Academy we:
- have motivated, vibrant, multi-ethnic students and staff;
- have a strong, family ethos where individuals are respected and valued;
- are creative and innovative in our approach to all aspects of school life;
- are well resourced and ICT rich;
- are committed to continuous improvement.
For further information please visit our website www.saltleyacademy.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am, 25th April 2017
Saltley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
About Saltley Academy
- Saltley Academy
- Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B9 5RX
- United Kingdom
Saltley Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in the West Midlands serving students between the ages of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Birmingham has approximately 990 students on roll. It is part of the Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust.
Formerly Saltley School, Saltley Academy converted to academy status in 2015. The school has use of the facilities at Saltley Wellbeing Centre.
Head of Academy
Mr P Weir
Values and vision
Saltley Academy’s vision is to be an outstanding school and with the best possible learning opportunities for all students. The Birmingham secondary school wishes to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for students to reach their potential and excel to the highest of their abilities. It wants all children to feel safe and valued, with an emphasis on giving individuals a voice and to be treated equally, regardless of their beliefs or background. Success at Saltley Academy is celebrated and it nurtures students as enthusiastic, positive, creative, respectful and honest individuals. The West Midlands school wants to ensure that learning is made fun and enjoyable, and has incentives such as Book Club, where students participate in group reading sessions to improve their love of reading and help increase their confidence.
Ofsted
“Relationships between students and their teachers are generally positive. On the whole, students are also respectful of each other in lessons and are willing to get involved in discussions in subjects such as religious education and citizenship on challenging topics. In many lessons, students listen carefully to their teachers’ instructions”.
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