Music Teacher
What skills and experience we're looking for
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our dynamic and expressive Arts department.An excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject is essential. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’.
The music department within the Arts faculty at Outwood Academy Kirkby is very well resourced and offers a range of instruments and music technology. Lessons are centred around practical performance from years 7 through to 11 and students achieve excellent outcomes.The music teachers are also well supported by a team of peripatetic colleagues providing individual instrument lessons and a range of showcase performance opportunities throughout the year.
Being part of Outwood Academies Trust means that all staff have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, with scope to build a career across a range of schools. There is an opportunity for subject specific CPD and in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.We believe that all teaching and support staff posts at our Academy are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit a dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.
We believe that the students of Outwood Academy Kirkby both deserve and need exceptional staff role models. We are looking for staff who care, who inspire, and who believe in our students' potential.
We think you will be impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at the academy. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Jonathan Morgan (Director of Arts) atj.morgan@outwood.comwho will be pleasedto tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person.
If you share our vision, join our family.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week andmuch more(for teaching roles)
Further information on employee benefits can be foundhere.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.