Teacher of Music - Full-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5401-215T
• Posted:13/01/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:28/01/2021 at 08:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school with approximately 1214 pupils on roll including 262 in the sixth form.  The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed.  We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and proactive music specialist from September 2021. The successful candidate will:

• Have a high level of proficiency in music performance
• Be able to run extra-curricular activities
• Be able to co-ordinate concerts and offer wider performance opportunities in the local community
• Undertake a role in the school annual production (in collaboration with the Dance and Drama departments)
• Have knowledge of music technology (Sibelius/Cubase)
• Have the ability to teach EDUQAS GCSE Music and BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance

The position is open to NQTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

Should you require further details about the role, please contact Adam Swift, Head of Music via generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Please note that the start date may be brought forward in the event that the successful candidate is able to commence employment prior to September. 

Applications should be made via the Kent Teach website.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 28^th January 2021 (8am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that a suitable candidate is found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed. Having been recently accredited as a High-Performance Learning World Class School, we believe that all of our pupils have the potential to achieve the very highest standards of performance no matter what their background or previous achievement.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

Passionate about the wellbeing of staff, the school supports good physical health and mental wellbeing. With a staff Wellbeing Policy now in place, this highlights the importance placed on a good work/life balance. Our wellbeing committee are regularly thinking of new ways to support all staff in this area with wellbeing afternoons, flexible working and financial wellbeing high on the agenda.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

We are committed to the professional development of all staff and offer excellent CPD, whether in house or by external providers. All teaching staff have a laptop for use at school and home.

The governing body has recently amended the school admission policy to ensure that staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Heidi Lishman
• Address:Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME160TJ
• Telephone: 01622 759036
• Email: Lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk