Teacher of Music

We are looking for a teacher of Music. Could it be you? We’re seeking a music specialist who has the passion to ignite music in our school; someone who has the flair and passion to engage our pupils both in the classroom and beyond.

We need a talented teacher who has the passion to provide pupils with the best possible learning experience. Whether you’re new to the profession or have years of experience, you will be able to  make an impact within and beyond your own classroom; you will have excellent interpersonal skills and you will know how to get the best out of the children you teach.  You will develop opportunities for performance and encourage participation in music.

Ideally, you will have knowledge of exam boards and be a practicing musician yourself. 

With our unparalleled professional development opportunities, you will be able to progress in your career. We can guarantee you a tailored programme of support which goes well above and beyond to make sure you thrive. We offer membership of the Chartered Teachers College and we expect that you can demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal learning. 

What we offer in return: 

Our teachers work very hard but they only ever do work which is going to make a difference for our pupils. Quite simply, we believe in common sense approaches to everything. That means:              

• Our teachers do minimal marking. Why spend ages with a red pen when there are much better ways to give pupils the feedback they need?          
• We never ask for lesson plans.  Of any kind.  Ever.  
• Although schemes of work and resources are provided, they are not prescriptive – we cherish individual approaches to delivery.    
• There is no pressure to ‘put on a show’ in lessons: A culture of typicality is

reinforced by no lesson gradings (outstanding, good, etc).  

•      Everyone has the highest expectations of behaviour, with all staff (not just teaching staff) reinforcing those expectations.  
• A clear system of sanctions is applied consistently so staff don’t have to battle with pupils.         
• Senior Leadership are very visible and all staff ‘own’ their corridors.  
• CPD is tailored specifically to staff needs, based off their feedback. This

includes a range of NPQs as well as membership to the Chartered Teachers

College for anyone who has been teaching for more than three years                

• There are no prizes for looking busy or staying late – we work in a way that suits us; we make sure you make time for yourselves and your families.  

That’s just 9 of the things we do to secure our teachers’ well-being.  There are many more here: http://www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk/47-things-we-do-staff-well-being/   

 “Words, words, words,” you might be thinking (and, in the process, paraphrasing Shakespeare). All adverts say roughly the same thing don’t they? That’s why we urge

you to visit us in person. There’s a real buzz about the place which no amount

of words can convey, so please come to see Barr Beacon School for yourself. To

arrange a visit contact khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk. 

To apply download an application form from www.https://matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/ and send it to Headteacher khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk