Job Description

Applications are welcome from newly qualified and experienced teachers of Music, who have a passion for their subject and for student success. A TLR as Subject Leader may be available for candidates with appropriate experience. Applications are welcome from individuals of all religions who will support and help foster the Catholic ethos of our school.

We would like someone who is:

· An outstanding teacher who leads by exemplary practice, which is founded on the belief that every child has the right to excel

· A potential leader who can drive continued improvement in teaching and learning

· A person who is organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· A musician who is committed to developing our community to fulfil our mission statement

· A teacher who is committed to the wellbeing and academic progress of all children

· A person who is able to work in close partnership with the team of teachers at St Thomas More to develop themselves and our students gifts and talents to be the best they can be

We can offer you:

· Children who behave well and want to learn and a committed staff who love their school

· An opportunity to continue to mould our school's curriculum with the development of music

· A collaborative partnership with teachers and our local Parish and community of schools

· Support and encouragement to continue with further research or study

· Personal support with our wellbeing programme and support structures

· A well developed partnership with a local music academy to develop instrumental lessons

· A supportive community and a well developed programme of CPD and support

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to contact the school to arrange a time to come and visit us for an informal discussion. Please contact the James Hollingsworth, Teaching and Learning Director on 01702 344933 or email jhollingsworth@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk to arrange a telephone conversation or a tour (with the school's COVID-19 risk assessment measures in place).

Information about the School

The aim of the Trust is to provide the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.

We will support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.

Our Schools are: • Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea • Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Rayleigh • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-sea • St Helen’s Catholic Primary School, Westcliff-on-sea • St George’s Catholic Primary School, Shoeburyness • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island • St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Rochford • St Thomas More High School, Westcliff-on-sea

We respect each pupil as a unique person with God given gifts, qualities and particular needs.

Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.