Since its opening in 2003 as the second 11–19 school in the now six-strong Emmanuel Schools Foundation, The King’s Academy has made exceptional provision for students in south Middlesbrough. Our vision is for each person in our schools to be valued, challenged and inspired, being ‘made in God’s image’ and therefore infinitely precious, morally responsible and gifted for a purpose.
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 event
* The ability to build strong and effective relationships with colleagues at all levels and act as a role model to our students
In return, we offer:
* 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)
If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work in an Academy which seeks to raise achievement, setting consistently high standards for yourself and for your students, please do contact us.
For further information and to apply, please click here.
Closing date: 9.00am on 28th April 2025.
Interview date: w/c 28th April 2025.
The King’s Academy, Middlesbrough (by North York Moors National Park, and commutable from York, Newcastle, Durham, Ripon, Richmond, Thirsk)
* Distinct Christian ethos, with highly diverse intake
* Strong track record of students’ achievement
* Excellent student behaviour throughout the Academy
* Focus on ‘character first’ education
* Large and expanding Sixth Form
* Unique inclusion policy: specialist provision for visual and hearing impairment
* Superb opportunities for CPD and rapid career progression
The King’s Academy takes its responsibility for safeguarding children very seriously, and successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.
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