Teacher of Music

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Music teacher who makes student learning and progress central to their teaching.

To be successful, you will value continually improving your practice and contribute to the development of other teachers by sharing ideas on best practice.

You will be able to support the promotion of excellent standards of learning, achievement, progress, attainment, and behaviour by working effectively and collaboratively. You will be passionate about Music and seek to positively impact the Academy by promoting the subject in lessons and also through developing the extra-curricular programme further. The ability to play the piano/keyboard to a competent standard is essential. The ability to play and teach the guitar is highly desirable but not essential.

The Faculty

The Performing Arts Faculty is a small team of Music and Drama teachers. We are situated in a purpose-built building with two specialist Music rooms, four practice rooms and a studio. We have a wide range of instruments, including keyboards, guitars, and drums amongst others. We also share instruments across the Trust for topics such as samba. One of our Music rooms is equipped with computers. The faculty staff work together as a team, and we welcome peripatetic teachers into the faculty throughout the week. Our curriculum aims to extend students’ practical experience to instil an appreciation of the music of different cultures and traditions. We believe Music lessons should provide students with the tools, knowledge, and enthusiasm to explore music and develop their confidence and resilience through acquiring and rehearsing practical skills across a range of instruments, both within a solo and ensemble setting.

All students in KS3 study Music for one hour per week. At KS4, we offer Music as a GCSE and A Level following the OCR specifications. In addition to this, we currently offer all students the opportunity to be involved in two school productions a year, a choir and peripatetic music lessons for keyboard, singing, guitar, drums, brass and woodwind. We hope to extend this offer with the appointment of a permanent Music teacher.

Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme

Visits

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit, and this can be arranged by telephoning 01283 216837.

To Apply

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216837 and ask to speak to the HR Team.

Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button to complete your application.

Closing date: 9.00am on 24 April 2023.

Interview date: w/c 1 May 2023.

The Trust 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.