Teacher of Music

0.8 Teacher of Music (Secondary) 

(full time Band 1 would be considered)

Start Date: September 2022

Salary: Teacher Mainscale Outer London

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.”  

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Ofsted 2021

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing. 

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective. 

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational teacher who wants an opportunity to make a difference to a growing and expanding Music Department within a dynamic and successful Performing Arts team.  Music students at Redden Court School are talented, positive, polite and have huge potential. We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Music to work alongside a forward thinking and supportive team. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for their subject as well as a commitment to improving student outcomes across both Key Stage 3 and 4. 

The Music Department comprises a music suite with Apple Mac computers and keyboards alongside a recording studio and four practice rooms. We would expect the successful candidate to have a wide range of musical skills and show a commitment to running a variety of extra curricular clubs and ensembles. We will gladly accept applications from ECTs, recently qualified and experienced teachers. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons within this highly committed faculty is essential.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

To apply, please complete an application form via the schools website application form and return to jobapplications@sfaet.co.uk  or TES online application form by the deadline of  Wednesday, 9th February 2022 at 12pm.  Interviews will take place Thursday 24th February 2022.