Head of Music Department - Full-time/Part-time

The Viking Academy Trust

Ref:KCC-F20-42-T
Posted:30/10/2023
Pay:MPR / UPR
Start Date:To be confirmed
App Close Date:31/01/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:To be confirmed

Schools this job is for

Upton Junior School

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We have a new vacancy for a Head of Music at Upton Junior School. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers looking for a new challenge.

Are you passionate about shaping young minds through the power of music? Upton Junior School is an ‘outstanding’ school in Broadstairs, Kent, that embraces the belief that every child deserves "One Childhood, One Chance." As a school with a strong history of academic achievement and a well-established musical reputation in the local community, we are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Head of Music to lead our thriving Music department. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our children’s lives by contributing to the delivery of music lessons for all of the children in the school, as well as running a variety of musical clubs, including choir, rock band and many others as well as any that you wish to.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and champion music education across the Key Stage 2 curriculum, promoting its significance within our school community and the broader local community.

2. Explore connections with local secondary school's music departments to further enhance the musical education we offer.

3. Bring your ambition for primary school music, organisational skills, and a strong musical background to continue to embed Music as a strength of our school and explore any new and exciting opportunities.

About Upton Junior School:

At Upton Junior School, we understand the significance of the educational journey. Our vision of "One Childhood, One Chance," reflects our commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment where children can thrive academically and personally. We are proud of our strong musical reputation in the local community, offering a wide range of opportunities, including participation in rock band, choirs, string ensembles, and many more musical endeavours. Our history of academic excellence is a testament to our commitment to the holistic development of every child.

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds through music and would like to be a part of our dedicated team, we encourage you to get in touch. To express your interest or for further information, please contact Darci Arthur, Head of School, at headofschool@uptonjunior.com.

Don't miss your chance to be part of our school community and contribute to our mission of providing "One Childhood, One Chance."

This is a permanent position. The application deadline is January 31, 2024.

Join us, and let your passion for music make a difference in the lives of our children.

Information about the trust

The Viking Academy Trust is a primary only, Multi-Academy Trust consisting of three inspirational schools: Upton Junior School, Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

Our One Childhood One Chance philosophy resonates throughout everything we do at the Viking Academy Trust.

At Viking, we make sure that our ultimate focus and core purpose remains excellent teaching and learning for every child. Our teaching is progressive and adaptive and we strive for the best outcomes for all. We invest time and training into our staff so that they can invest their skills and expertise into our children.

For children to thrive, they need to feel that they belong. Our people and our environments are warm and welcoming. Every member of our staff invests in building strong relationships with children and getting to know children well means we can focus on equity of opportunity.

This means that we can prioritise social and emotional learning along with the academic as we know that children need to learn how to be resilient, to have healthy and safe relationships and to face the world with problem solving skills.

We nurture children to become responsible citizens, ready to face the modern world and to make the most of their every potential both academically and socially. At Viking schools, we have high standards and expectations and we know how to support children to reach them.

Job Contact Information

Name:Leonie Roke, HR Assistant
Address:Upton Junior School,
Edge End Road,
Broadstairs,
Kent,
CT10 2AH
Telephone: 01843861393
Email: HRA@vikingacademytrust.com

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