Head of Music

Job Description

Head of Music

Salary: Main / Upper Ranges + TLR 2B - £4,781 per annum

Full-time, permanent post

Required for start in September 2019

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and inspirational Head of Music to take a leadership role in this successful subject area, teaching throughout the age and ability range, including A Level.

You should be a skilled teacher, with the ability to foster excellence as well as participation in musical activities throughout the School. The ability and passion to deliver a range of afterschool and enrichment opportunities for students is essential, as well as the skills to co-ordinate effectively the school choir and music for internal productions and award ceremonies, as well as events within the local community.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high quality professional development and leadership skills. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate the ability to implement curriculum changes efficiently and effectively, through gaining staff commitment and developing their knowledge and skill set to ensure students continue to progress, meeting or exceeding their own personal targets. Excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and students are therefore essential. Evidence of passion and drive for continuous improvement to lead our Music department onto further success will be paramount.

In return the successful candidate can expect:

Work life balance with a continental school day of 07:55 to 14:10
Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
Mentor / Buddy System
Outstanding Teacher Programmes
An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
Commitment to continuing professional development, including MA / MSc and other courses
Excellent career development opportunities
Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool

You would be joining a school and faculty passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their 'Personal Best'.

If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk. Early applications and school visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.

Closing Date for applications is midday Wednesday 3 April 2019

Interviews will be held during week commencing 23 April 2019

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.

The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.

Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.