What skills and experience we're looking for
*Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Performing Arts (Music)
*Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
*Strong and secure subject knowledge in Performing Arts up to GCSE
* Evidence of good student examination results
* Recent and relevant teaching experience
* Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
* Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
* Good understanding of curriculum developments in Performing Arts
* Experience of leading a team
*Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice
*Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
* Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance
* Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation
* Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes
* Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
* Able to use student level data to raise standards
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
* Strong enthusiasm for your subject area
* Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
* Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
* Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers
* Able to communicate high expectations to all students
* Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Commitment to safeguarding
Online searches will be completed for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed during the recruitment process. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists. We won't discriminate unfairly against applicants who reveal they have a criminal conviction or where a DBS check reveals a criminal conviction or other information. We will consider applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications, although this depends whether the job is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.