Teacher of Music - With ability to teach to KS3 and KS4

Excellent salary with benefits – MPR or UPR

Permanent

Required for 1st September 2024

We are excited to have the opportunity to add to our dedicated Performance team with a teacher of music. We are looking for a creative professional with strong personal practice holding high expectations so that students achieve more than they thought they could.

We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body seeking a positive colleague to join our journey as we continue to provide a strong education for the community in the North Shrewsbury in idyllic rural Shropshire.

The Performance Department is a dedicated, creative and enthusiastic team of 5 working together to create a dynamic curriculum at KS3, giving the students a sound base for KS4. In addition, the team’s contribution to our enrichment curriculum is extensive – including our whole school performance, a significant highlight of our school year.

We know our school is a special place with development in all areas happening at pace, including an exciting new build to add to our facilities. Our staff wellbeing survey is strong, staff are invested in the school and the community, they support each other and are a strong, committed team and we would love to meet you so you can see this in practice. 

Applications are welcome from ECTs.

In the Performance Department we have:

·      Well-equipped classrooms and performance spaces with a variety of interactive facilities

·      An enthusiastic and supportive department team

·      Hardworking students and strong home/school partnerships

Shrewsbury Academy is dedicated to ensuring students feel fully supported in all that they do. Learning radiates well beyond the classroom, with a vast array of extra-curricular activities, trips and educational visits taking place each term. Facilities at the school are developing to be exceptional, providing students with access to state of the art ICT equipment, extensive sports facilities and fully equipped classrooms.

At Shrewsbury Academy we can offer:

·        An ‘Outstanding’ curriculum

·        A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all

·        Excellent CPD and support at every stage in your career with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway

·        A laptop for every teacher

·        Admin support

·        Excellent resources and facilities

·        An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors

·        Teaching opportunities through to GCSE.

·        A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice

·        Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and medical support and a car purchase scheme

Shrewsbury Academy is, forward-thinking with big ambitions, an 11-16 Academy, part of the established and well trusted Marches Academy Trust. Located in the County town of Shrewsbury,

There is opportunity for those interested in applying,

to visit the school by contacting the Director of Performance, Lucy Frederick

at lucy.frederick@shr.mmat.mar.co.uk

For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website https://www.shrewsburyacademy.co.uk/information/job-vacancies/  (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 13th May 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing 13th May, times to be confirmed.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.