The Academy provides free musical instrument tuition to all students in Years 7 and 8, supported by the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST) programme. Students have weekly lessons as part of their curriculum time, supported by peripatetic staff, and through the MiSST programme have opportunities to engage with other schools in residential visits, and the annual MiSST concert in London.
In Key Stages 4 and 5, we offer vocational courses in music performance and music technology and are keen to develop both GCSE and A level music pathways alongside these courses.
Alongside its strong curriculum offer, the Academy also provides a range of opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular music through bands, a choir and an orchestra. The music department also contributes to the wider life of the Academy through our annual Carol Service with a full Year 7 choir, as well as contributing to other events such as our annual School Production and Exhibition of Student Talent events.
Do you have the vision and commitment to work in a highly inclusive school which seeks to provide students with broad and rich experiences? Are you up for the challenge and teamwork that is required to deliver an outstanding programme?
What we are looking for
* A passionate and highly motivated Head of Music
* Vision and commitment
* Previous experience of leading an exceptional team of committed professionals.
* The desire to contribute to the wider life of the Academy through a full year of events such as our annual School Productions and Exhibition of Student Talent events.
* The ability to build strong and effective relationships with colleagues at all levels and act as a role model to our students.
The King's Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.
Salary and benefits
Full Time or Part Time, Permanent (FTE 1.0) M1 to UPS3 equates to £31,650 to £49,083, (pay award pending). Plus ESF 2 (currently £4,983). Pro rata for part time.
Additional benefits as set out below:
* Defined benefit pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking
* Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
* Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
Further information
If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work in a highly inclusive school which seeks to raise achievement and provide students with broad and rich experiences, setting consistently high standards for yourself, your team, and your students, please do contact us.
Background information about The King’s Academy and the work of the Music team and the job description and person specification for the role can be found in the Recruitment section of our website. If you would like to discuss the role informally prior to application, please contact Ms Diane Crossley (HR Officer) to make arrangements.
Closing date and recruitment timeline
To be considered for the role please complete our online application form (accessible through the Recruitment section of the Academy website), on My New Term by 9am on Monday 28 April 2025. If you need further information, please contact dcrossley@thekingsacademy.org.uk or call 01642 577577.
Interview date:
We expect to conduct interviews week commencing 28 April 2025 subject to availability.
No agencies.
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