Join Our Team as a Teacher of Music at Astrea Academy Woodfields!
Are you an exceptional Music teacher with a passion for inspiring young minds? Astrea Academy Woodfields is looking for a dedicated Teacher of Music to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our scholars.
About the Role: As a Teacher of Music, you will ensure the highest standards of learning, development, and achievement for our scholars. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and assessing work for all scholars, including those who are absent, suspended, or in isolation. Your role will be pivotal in promoting high standards of attainment, progress, and outcomes for all scholars.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote Excellence: Foster high standards of attainment, progress, and outcomes for all scholars.
* Differentiated Teaching: Plan teaching that builds on scholars’ capabilities and prior knowledge.
* Reflective Practice: Guide scholars to reflect on their progress and emerging needs, adapting classroom practice as necessary.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualified Teacher: You hold qualified teacher status. Please note that this role would be suitable for an ECT.
* Subject Expert: You possess a degree or equivalent qualification in Music or a closely related subject area.
What We Offer:
* Huge Support and Progression Opportunities: Extensive support and career development opportunities.
* Knowledge-Rich Curriculum: Built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional teaching approach.
* Collaborative Planning: Centralised, shared units of work and resources.
* Excellent Curriculum and Resources: High-quality teaching materials.
* Feedback Policy: Focused on whole-class feedback – no onerous marking policies.
* Disruption-Free Learning: A ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system.
* Supportive Senior Leaders: Highly visible and supportive leadership.
* Centralised Detentions: Including homework detentions.
* No Formal Graded Observations: Ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching.
* Professional Development: Excellent ongoing CPD and promotion opportunities.
* NPQ Opportunities: Chance to complete National Professional Qualifications.
* Professional Progression Model: Unrivalled career advancement.
* Convenience: A central location accessible to motorways and public transport.
Why Join Us? Astrea Academy Woodfields is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our students. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, strict, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.
Interested in Applying? If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. In addition, we actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to appreciate fully our excellent learning environment; please contact kathryn.haughian@astreawoodfields.org - to arrange a visit or to find out more about the role.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Sunday, 13 April 2025. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding: Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates: Interview dates are 16th, 17th and 18th April 2025.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!