Description Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form - Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9HE MPR/UPR TLR1B (£12,032) Full Time Permanent Reference: 6880 Required as soon as possible We are looking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and talented teacher to lead our thriving music department and whole school approach to music. Music is a very important part of our school. This is a brilliant opportunity for a talented teacher to see their passion in music ignited in students in a school that believes in the value of creative arts. This is an exciting time to join the school with sustained interest in our broad curriculum and character development. We are a popular community-based school with a strong extra-curricular programme and also academic outcomes. Excellent working relationships are a positive feature of the school. If successful, you will lead the work of another teacher and 12 peripatetic staff. Facilities are excellent and include a general classroom, a music technology suite and a recently opened state of the art Recording Studio. Each week 153 students participate in individual, or group lessons each week. Music is both a popular option at GCSE and A Level. You will have relevant academic and teaching qualifications as well as their own performance skills. It is essential that you can conduct, as well as manage a team of staff. We are a flourishing 11-18 high school situated in the pleasant and historic town of Framlingham, Suffolk. We are consistently one of the region’s highest performing schools. There is a thirst for learning amongst the pupils and as a parent once remarked, "it's cool to learn here”. We have high expectations of our pupils and well qualified staff. Through excellent teaching and learning, pupils make very good progress here. We are very proud of our broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils can genuinely discover and excel in their talents Pupils progress to a range of destinations from university (including over 10 students to Oxbridge over the past six years), college, training or employment. To find out more: Further details and application forms are available from the school’s website: www.thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk or from Gill Gobbitt, Headteacher’s PA. Informal visits or conversations are welcome, please contact Gill Gobbitt at: ggobbittthomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange. How to apply: Completed applications should be made via: Vacancies | Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form and returned to the Headteacher at the school or by email to: ggobbittthomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 9am, 3 February 2025. We encourage suitable applicants to get in touch and apply early. We reserve the right to interview and appoint ahead of this deadline if we get an appropriate calibre of candidate(s). All applicants will be afforded equal opportunities. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that Thomas Mills High School will undertake a general online search as part of the application process and by completing the application form you agree for us to do so.