Teacher of Music

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the power of education to improve the life chances of young people and a committed team player who is driven to raise attainment. You will ideally have experience of teaching music at GCSE and A level. However, we warmly invite applications from less experienced teachers who are capable of teaching at A level with training and support alongside those with a proven track record.

Our vision statement, 'learning together for the future', is evident throughout the school. There is a focused atmosphere that is conducive to excellent learning, an engaging and broad curriculum and an extensive range of enrichment activities. As a result, our students are well behaved, highly motivated and achieve high academic standards. 

We are student-centred, and our aim is for every student to experience first-rate learning and teaching. The school motto of 'Integrity, tenacity and service' is at the core of school life. 

The Music Department is fundamental to the life of the school and runs a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including a swing band, orchestra, student and staff choirs and numerous small ensembles. A willingness to contribute to this exciting aspect of school life is essential. 

This is a maternity cover contract from January/February until November/December 2023. Please note that the end date may be a shorter or longer period of time, depending on circumstances outside of the school’s control.

What our staff say: 

"During my first term at Ecclesbourne, I have felt extremely welcomed by staff and students alike. The school have been beyond supportive and encourage me to be the best teacher I can possibly be. Ecclesbourne inspires pride in its students through presentation, attitude and extra-curricular events. I have never known a school take so much delight in organised student-centred activities that, ultimately, boost the students' ideologies. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first term at Ecclesbourne, and I hope that it will be the first of many in an enjoyable career." 

The reward for working at Ecclesbourne is more than financial, and we give back to our staff in terms of wellbeing, training and support. In addition, children of members of staff with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application are included in our admissions criteria.

For further information, help with the application process, or to visit the school, please contact Tina Spencer-Keyse, Director of Human Resources at TSpencer-Keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk or call 01332 843257.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 12th December 2022

Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. 

As a school, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.