Teacher of Music

March 2023

Mission Statement

An inclusive school where students, staff and families all work together to ensure that boys will be the best they can be

Vacancy for Teacher of Music 

Post:                           Teacher of Music  

Salary Range:            Teacher’s Main Pay Scale

Responsible to:        Head of Music and Drama

Application Close Date: Friday 24th March 2023 at 9am  

Interviews:  Week commencing 27th March   

Start Date: September 2023 

This is an opportunity to work in an outstanding school.  The role exists to ensure high quality teaching of Music.  

How to Apply:

All applicants must complete a school application form as CV’s cannot be accepted due to school’s commitment to safeguarding

Please refer to the ‘job description’ and ‘person specification’, addressing your qualities and suitability for the post. The application should also include a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 showing how you meet the person specification.

Please email completed school applications forms and supporting letter to recruitment@burnage.manchester.sch.uk

Please note the school will not accept any calls/CV’s from agencies in regards to this advertisement.

Burnage Academy for Boys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The posts are subject to pre-employment and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Why work at Burnage Academy for Boys?

Working in education is incredibly rewarding. Many of the benefits of a career in the sector cannot be measured, such as the satisfaction of helping a pupil reach their potential, or the pride in being part of a strong team that consistently goes the extra mile. However, we recognise that it is not without challenge, and staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us at Burnage Academy for Boys. Staff here enjoy a range of benefits, including:

- Wellbeing days (one per term for teachers) in order to support staff mental health and work life balance.

- Access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24-hour support.

- Supportive appraisal process, led by the appraisee and CPD-focused.

- A comprehensive in-school mentoring programme for PGCE, ITT and ECTs.

- Access to final salary pension scheme.

- All Staff Christmas Shopping Day.

- EV Car Leasing and Cycle to Work schemes, through a salary sacrifice programme.

- Access to BAFB Employee Benefits Platform, giving discount at a range of shops and supermarkets (both online and in-store).

- Discounted gym memberships.

"...members of staff who shared their opinions with inspectors indicated that their morale is high." (Ofsted, 2018)

What colleagues say

We care about our team and carry out regular staff surveys to collect feedback on wellbeing with an aim to continually improve our offer dependent on the needs of the workforce.

What does the school do well to help you manage the demands of your job role?

“Leadership and staff are very supportive of my personal needs.”

“Emotional support is great when you need it. Work life balance is also understood well.”

“I know I can always turn to either my line managers or senior leadership for support... I feel appreciated and it helps me keep a positive attitude.”

“The school provides a variety of resources and good facilities to help with the demands of the job.”

“Everybody is incredibly supportive, I never really feel like I'm on my own.”

“My line manager is very approachable and supportive.”