Are you a passionate and experienced music educator looking for the next step in your career?
We are seeking an inspirational Head of Music to lead our music department, shaping an engaging and high-quality curriculum that nurtures creativity, confidence, and a love for music among our students.
As Head of Music, you will play a key role in driving excellence in teaching and learning, supporting staff development, and ensuring that music remains an integral and thriving part of school life.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies, lead extracurricular activities such as school choirs, orchestras, and performances, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and the wider community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the school’s ethos of educational excellence, character development, and spiritual insight, while also making a meaningful impact on students' artistic and personal growth.
If you are an enthusiastic leader with a vision for music education and a commitment to delivering outstanding student experiences, we would love to hear from you!
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
What will you do?
* Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.
* Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behavior, and promote student well-being.
* Use assessment data to monitor student progress, set targets, and plan lessons.
* Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.
Why should you apply?
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:
* Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
* Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
* Cycle-to-work Scheme
What are we looking for?
* Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
* QTS Qualified
* Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers
* Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
Further information
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
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