Teacher of Music

Location

Kirklees, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Teacher of music, preferably with the ability to offer some drama teaching. The successful candidate will have a love of performing arts and strong interpersonal skills, including a good sense of humour. We require a teacher who can build excellent relationships with staff and students. This requires a warm personality and genuine caring interest in staff and young people.

A commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school is essential. The performing arts team put on a number of events over the course of a year and so support for these is part of the essential criteria for the post.

Subject knowledge is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in music. The successful candidate will thoroughly enjoy teaching their subject and understand the importance of music in contributing to our students’ wider development. Our performing arts department is strong with a history of good outcomes over many years.

In return, we offer lower than average teaching loads, a flexible working arrangement, a wellbeing week and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing (social events, additional payed activities and opportunities to earn time off in lieu). We are also planning for the introduction of a private medical insurance scheme.

The general staff body is very stable and experienced. We have a highly committed team who always ‘go the extra mile’ for the school and community. All staff are expected to contribute to the development of new resources and to work collaboratively with others. We also offer excellent professional development opportunities and a wide range of facilities.

The school was inspected in 2019 remains ‘Good’ following a Section 8 Ofsted Inspection. Outcomes are also strong at our school. We consider many aspects of our provision to be excellent and we are now working to secure even further improvements at the school.

Standards of behaviour are very good and families are generally very supportive. We do not tolerate poor choices without proportionate consequences. As a new member of staff, you will find the school to be an extremely welcoming environment to teach in.

The school adheres to all safer recruitment practices.

This is a superb opportunity to come and join a school where you will make a genuine difference as well as having a great work life balance.

Application forms and further details available from the school website:

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is

12.00pm on Wednesday 10 April 2024

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