Teacher of Music - Full-time/Part-time

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-362T
• Posted:13/03/2023
• Pay: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:27/03/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you a motivated Teacher of Music looking for an exciting new position to start in September 2023? Do you want to inspire the minds of our young people through the power of music and performing arts? This could be the perfect next step for you!

Ebbsfleet Academy has a rare opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join their growing Performing Arts faculty. With the role commencing in September 2023, we offer the opportunity to be part of an expanding team with the prospect to set up and be the pioneer of our Music department. Our successful applicant will be able to teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4 and inspire students of all abilities through teaching a range of different styles and genres.​​​​​​​

This position is an important one as our successful Musician will play a pivotal role in the developing and shaping of Music within the academy. Ebbsfleet Academy prides itself on having highly collaborative colleagues and support from the Senior Leadership Team who value and understand the importance of the arts. Through this support, our successful teacher will have the opportunity to lead and create an exciting extracurricular program.

Applications from Early Career Teachers (ETCs) are welcome as are applications from more experienced teachers; we can offer a fantastic range of professional development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust. 

This is a permanent opportunity and for the right candidate, we have the flexibility to offer this position as either part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days per week). The salary offered is MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance.​​​​​​​

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Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 30 geographically organised academies (14 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Acadamies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412200
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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• Teacher | Job Description | Ebbsfleet Academy