Teacher of Music

It’s passion we’re looking for in a qualified teacher who is able to inspire and develop musicians and teach our students. ECTs are also welcomed as the successful candidate will join a supportive department and experienced teachers to mentor you. 

To be successful, we will expect you to have:

• Drive, passion, determination and spirit
• Organisation skills that allow you to get the most from every student
• A commitment to delivering outstanding lessons
• Enthusiasm for passing on your knowledge to young people
• Communication skills and confidence to deliver teaching and learning
• The drive to develop your own practice alongside that of students
• The desire to overachieve in an environment that rewards excellence
• Experience which includes taking a lead and working with colleagues to provide the very best learning outcomes for our students
• The ability to develop and lead ensembles and lead small extra-curricular groups

With our ethos of ‘Learning, Respect and Belonging’, we have high aspirations for everyone and expect everyone to contribute positively to the school by working hard and participating in school activities. We treat everyone as an individual and value personal strengths and qualities. Homewood School is part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust, working in collaboration with local primary schools serving the beautiful Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, and there is also a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Homewood staff.

It’s a competitive market out there, and we want to know what it is that makes you the one we can invest in. Detail your successes in your covering letter and get us excited about you.

Closing date: 30th June 2023; however, an early application is encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).