Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Pay Scale: M1 to U3 Permanent Full Time

-  Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?

-  Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?

-  Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including Virtual Reality?

-  Would you enjoy being part of a big school family that is at the centre of its community and supports stakeholders with its own eco-shop, community events and parent workshops?

-  Would you thrive with the support of a unique well being offer with an annual gift of time day, creative approaches to staff development, imaginative CPD opportunities and staff support services on site?

-  Could you be the newest addition to a well-established staff team contributing to our calm and purposeful environment which allows staff to teach and support and pupils to flourish and achieve?

We have a vacancy for a full time teacher who can inspire our pupils and help them develop a joy for Music.  

The Music department at West Park School is a vibrant and progressive hub which encourages pupils to achieve a set of skills required to succeed in the subject and beyond. Within the department, there is a class set of Apple Mac computers, a range of instruments, spacious classrooms and private practice rooms. We are committed to appointing only the most inspirational teachers. Our teachers routinely deliver great lessons, which are well planned, challenging, innovative and active for our pupils. The successful applicants must be prepared to share their practice with colleagues and fully contribute to our in-house programme of continuing professional development.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers or ECTs. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, particularly during the school day, to enable you to sample the unique atmosphere. Please call or email for an appointment, our contact details are on our website.

Please note we are not registered as a Visa Sponsorship Academy so cannot provide sponsorship if you do not already have a work visa.

Further information about the school and the post is available on the school’s website at:

https://www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/information/school/vacancies.php

Applications for this post can be made by completing the Teaching form on the vacancies page of our website and should be submitted online together with a supporting letter.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 9am

Starting date: September 2024