Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate Music teacher to plan and deliver the music curriculum to pupils aged 3 to 11. Working within a dynamic and supportive team you will have the ability to inspire our pupils with the love of music and motivate learning in a stimulating and effective way.

As an ambassador for the School, you will promote our vision and values at all times. You will be a self-motivated, innovative and outward-looking teacher with a desire to create exciting lessons and developing the wider provision of music across the School

Applications for this role may only be submitted using our application form, which can be found at https://www.stjohnspriory.co.uk/about-sjp/vacancies/, where you will also find a full job description and details of our safer recruitment policy.

Please note that the salary shown is for a full time position.

Key Responsibilities:

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Develop, plan and deliver a progressive school-wide music curriculum that challenges pupils, promotes high levels of interest, and offers engaging learning opportunities. Use knowledge of pupils' individual capabilities and prior knowledge to create opportunities for pupils to reflect on their progress and enable them to develop their performance. Ensure all pupils enjoy participating in musical activities and teaching and are provided with opportunities to develop their creative talents in a positive and innovative environment. Promote music within the School and the local community, supporting local events and planning and leading musical trips and activities. Plan, organise and lead musical ensembles including choirs, instrumental ensembles and extracurricular activities. Help prepare children for music scholarship assessments for senior school entry at 11+. Provide or organise musical accompaniment in assemblies and performances. Promote individual music lessons and work with and organise the peripatetic teachers. Ensure excellent pupil progress through effective observation, planning, assessment, progress tracking and reporting. Monitor, evaluate and report on progress in line with School's procedures. Communicate and consult with parents and carers about children's progress and attainment, assessing and reporting in line with School policies and procedures.

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

Lead and oversee a progressive and comprehensive scheme of work for Music across the School, ensuring an engaging curriculum, demonstrating a critical understanding of developments in the subject and continually seeking opportunities to enhance practice. Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching, implementing this in classroom teaching and sharing this with other staff Monitoring pupil performance through data analysis and observations.

SAFEGUARDING

Engage in all safeguarding training as required and adhere to all regulatory requirements. Carry out all duties with due regard and a personal commitment to the School's safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies and procedures, along with the staff code of conduct Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are reported in a timely manner and in line with policy.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Be committed to continuing professional development, keeping abreast of developments in curriculum and subject areas and pedagogical approaches. Attend all INSET and staff training events. Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School by offering clubs and activities after school. Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including but not limited to attendance at School engagements / events and the promotion of the School within the wider community. Work co-operatively alongside members of the wider school team, demonstrating flexibility and initiative, fostering a cooperative and positive culture and acting as a role model to others. Develop excellent relationships with parents/carers, encouraging and promoting home/school partnerships through clear and open communication and consultation. Develop effective links with the local community, and identify further opportunities to enrich the curriculum, enhance teaching and to develop pupils' wider understanding. Use a range of strategies to model and promote positive behaviour in line with the School Values and behaviour expectations. Conduct school assemblies and arrange visiting speakers. Comply with the timetables and Duty Rota, including the provision of late-night duties as scheduled. Undertake wider staff responsibilities and such additional duties as might be reasonably requested by the Headmistress or other authorised person including, but not limited to, covering lessons and staff duties.

Qualifications

Relevant Degree Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person