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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

The Hemel Hempstead School

Hertfordshire

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Salary:
All Bands + FRINGE
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
21 June 2023

Job overview

Hemel Hempstead School is seeking a well-qualified, engaging and dynamic teacher to join our successful Music department.

The Music Department has two full-time teachers, a part-time Music technician and administrative support. The Head of Performing Arts oversees the running and management of the faculty, and is a Director of Learning on the school’s Leadership Team. The department works very much as a team, supporting each other in curricular and extra-curricular aspects of the subject. We also work very closely with the other departments in the Performing Arts faculty, namely Drama and Dance.

Results in Music are very good and significantly above the National Average. At KS4 and KS5, students follow the Edexcel Music Specification. Music students have full use of the computer suite and the recital room to support their studies. Our high expectations, supportive environment and excellent teaching ensure good results. GCSE music class sizes are increasing, as are A Level Music classes.

At KS3, students follow a comprehensive scheme of work over one hour per week, designed to encourage progression in a range of skills, develop confidence in all aspects of performance and composition and a thorough understanding and love of music. We endeavour to support students’ literacy skills and develop cross curricular links in a range of subjects.

The Department has an extensive programme of extra-curricular ensembles including 4 different choirs, smaller instrument ensembles such as flute group and acoustic band right up to a 15-piece funk band with many more in between. The school Chamber Choir has competed several times in the National Music for Youth competition, winning regional finals as well as performing in the Royal Albert Hall in a joint venture with the Dance department.

The Department offers two popular concerts a year, a Spring Concert Series for KS3 students only, a Carol Service and a biannual music tour, visiting countries such as Italy, Spain and Croatia. The Performing Arts Faculty produces a large whole school musical, every two years, working collaboratively to create an exciting performance opportunity for students. The department was also nominated to become a Music Mark School for 2022/23.

Music is an integral part of the HHS experience. Students are offered a range of opportunities to experience live music on trips and they are encouraged to demonstrate their skills through student-led activities such as House Music. We have several students in Year 12 who give 1 hour per week to our Community Enrichment Programme and they help out in our department either repairing, tidying or assisting lessons. Some of them also run smaller ensembles for us.

The subject is taught across several teaching spaces situated in a new facility that includes two large classrooms (a recital room and computer suite), six practice rooms and a recording studio. We use Logic and Sibelius for composing and recording as well as having a good supply of recording equipment and PA for larger scale performances both for exams and concerts.

We share our facilities with the Dacorum Music School and enjoy a close and supportive working relationship with them. A wide range of peripatetic music lessons are delivered by a dedicated team of peripatetic music teachers as well as some of our peris leading ensembles during lunchtimes and after school.

This is a dynamic and exciting department, offering opportunities and challenges for someone with a passion for Music, an enthusiasm for teaching and a desire to work with young people in a creative and supportive environment

The Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust creating a formal link with Sir John Lawes School (OFSTED Outstanding). We offer an innovative induction programme and professional development programme both at Hemel Hempstead School and across the Trust, recognising that our staff are the key to our success.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

For further details, contact HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, please click Quick Apply to apply online. 

Closing date: 9.00am on 29 June 2023

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About The Hemel Hempstead School

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+44 1442 390100

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The Hemel Hempstead School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Hertfordshire, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Hemel Hempstead has approximately 1,139 students, including 209 in the Sixth Form. It’s sixth form is part of Partnership – consisting of three secondary schools. 

Formerly The Hemel Hempstead Grammar School, The Hemel Hempstead School opened in 1931, converting to a comprehensive school in 1971. In 2016, the school was identified as good by Ofsted. 

Values and vision

The Hemel Hempstead School’s vision is to help students develop their academic ability and personal success in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The Hertfordshire secondary school works to provide a broad learning curriculum for students to develop a lifelong love for learning. The school fosters the values of responsibility, respect and good relationships and works to nurture student’s self-confidence, self-discipline, critical thinking and perseverance. Community is at the heart of the school and students are encouraged to contribute positively to society and become engaged and active citizens. The Hemel Hempstead School wishes for students to leave hold strong moral values and to be fully prepared for the world of work. 

Ofsted

“The subjects on offer, the extra-curricular clubs, the specialist performance facilities and the visits programme, give pupils lots of chances to find a new skill or develop a passion for an area of their learning. Pupils, staff and parents talk about the excellent school productions and the significant numbers of pupils involved.” 

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