Teacher of Music

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• have a passion for teaching and learning
• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
• be an excellent practitioner
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills
• have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• the opportunity to work across the education phases
• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates

The school welcomes applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT). As an ECT at Preston Manor, in addition to receiving your full entitlement under the Early Career Framework, you will benefit from our bespoke professional programme, which take into consideration your future aspiration and well-being. Please note that staff at Preston Manor are not required to cover for colleagues.

Further details about the role

Preston Manor is a high achieving and successful school. We are looking for an excellent music teacher to work within a committed and award winning department (and wider faculty) to continue to build on its existing strengths and successes.

If you wish to be a part of our thriving community, the successful candidate will have the vision and creativity to contribute to the continued development of Music as a valued subject and qualification amongst our school community. You will be joining an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages.

Commitment to safeguarding

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.