Outstanding Church of England School requires Head of Music to run a popular and thriving department. Excellent rate of pay plus TLR.
1. Head of Music - September 2024
2. Required to teach Key Stage 3 - 5 Music
3. Full time, permanent position
4. Fantastic facilities including music practice suites and performance centre
5. £36,745 - £53,249 + TLR
Core Purpose - Head of Music
Raise standards of teaching, learning, levels of progress and exam performance within Music and Performing Arts area.
School Information - Head of Music
They have the highest expectations of their students, and believe that with high expectations students can achieve anything. All curriculum and leadership decisions are driven through their core values, focusing at all times at what is best for the students.
They believe that school is preparation for life, so on top of having the highest of expectations they also provide a wide curriculum that is designed to give students a breadth of educational experiences that enable them to excel in various fields and therefore open up future possibilities.
They are driven by their core values and believe wholeheartedly that with commitment and dedication all students will leave at the end of Year 13 as well rounded citizens, able to compete on the world stage and have the brightest of Futures.
The role - Head of Music
The main scope of the responsibilities is maximising the progress and achievements of all pupils in the subject area, through the following:
Monitoring progress
6. To monitor the progress of all students within the subject area, ensuring that performance is in line with the school's aspirational targets
7. To ensure that students with special educational needs are making appropriate progress and that their needs, as set out in their IEP (if applicable) are being met
8. To take action in support of the subject teacher when underachievement is identified, ensuring that all interventions are logged. Initiate dialogue with the relevant tutor, Year Leader, Head of 6th form, Director of Studies, special needs staff or Deputy Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) as necessary
9. To take the lead in maintaining discipline and good order within the department. Support departmental staff with individual cases of indiscipline as necessary, using a wide range of strategies. Seek advice from the relevant Year Leader, and obtain their support if required
Monitoring of Teaching & Learning
10. To ensure the highest quality of classroom teaching through an insistence on the school's teaching and learning policy being applied by all members of department
11. To support the development of teaching skills through classroom observation, coaching and the dissemination of good practice
12. To encourage departmental staff to go on development and training courses, through effective use of the staff development budget