Head of Music

Smart Teachers is proud to be working in partnership with an ambitious and growing secondary academy to recruit an exceptional Head of Music for a maternity cover position.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a thriving Music department within a school that has quickly established a strong reputation for academic excellence, high expectations and outstanding student outcomes. The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking environment where creativity, scholarship and enrichment are highly valued.

About the school

This ambitious and rapidly growing secondary academy opened in 2020 and has quickly established a reputation for high academic standards, strong pastoral care and an inclusive learning environment. As part of a successful multi-academy trust with a proven track record of educational excellence, the school combines traditional values with an innovative approach to teaching and learning.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Head of Music you will:

• Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of three years' teaching experience.
• he ability to teach Music at GCSE level as a minimum
• A commitment to continuous professional development and educational excellence.
• A passion for ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].