Head of Music - Full-time/Part-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4002-374T
• Posted:03/04/2020
• Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR
• Start Date:July or September 2020
• App Close Date:24/04/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

MPS or UPS plus TLR

Full time (possibility of 0.8 FTE)

Permanent

Start Date: July or September

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Head of Music who is passionate about their subject and will be able to motivate students through inspirational teaching.  You will have experience of teaching across the key stages and be intent on developing a love for music in children.

We are a GOOD school. Our Ofsted in November 2017 highlighted our many Good and Outstanding features. We are the highest performing non-grammar school in the borough of Swale and our results continue to improve year on year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are keen to learn. The successful candidate will help to expand and develop an exciting curriculum and will work with other members of the faculty to raise attainment across all key stages.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be a passionate teacher of music and a committed team player;
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism towards student attainment and achievement;
• demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence;
• have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact HR@swale.at or  01795 426091 (option 3)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Jenni Van Deelen - jenni.vandeelen@swale.at at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post.

Closing Date: 24.3.2020

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Headteacher: Ms Yvette Peden

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr N Smith
• Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
• Telephone: 01795 472449
• Email: tssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: 01795 470332

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment pack