Head of Music MPR/UPR + TLR 2.1 £3214

We have an opportunity for a talented Head of Music to join us in September 2024. We want someone who is passionate about music and the delivery of an effective music curriculum to ensure an enhanced experience for students of all ages and abilities.

Wheelers Lane is an established and successful school, where 69% of our students achieved grade 4 including English and Maths. 

We expect that, through leading your effective teaching and learning, all pupils will be inspired to achieve the outstanding progress that we know they are capable of.   There will be 2 GCSE music groups running in September. You must be thoroughly dedicated and committed to driving standards and raising achievement through the delivery of outstanding lessons.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about improving outcomes for all our students
• Have excellent interpersonal skills that you will use to inspire, challenge and motivate students and staff
• Have a proven track record of outstanding music results
• Have worked collaboratively and successfully on a whole school initiative
• Be creative in delivering a rigorous, aspirational curriculum
• Believe that every student can and will succeed
• Offer enrichment and extra-curricular experiences to students
• Contribute to the overall development of the school
• Be flexible in your approach to work, adapting to new challenges           

In return we can offer you:

• A successful, oversubscribed school that is deeply valued by the local community.
• A school where the well-being and progress of each of our students is at the heart of our work.
• A committed and enthusiastic staff and experienced and supportive governing body.
• Ongoing training and support with your career advancement.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 7th May 2024.

 Please complete the Birmingham City Council teaching application form that is attached below.

For further details and an application pack are available on our school website via the contact us tab at www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk

Wheelers Lane Technology College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Observance of the City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required.

All short-listed candidates will be subject to an online google search and will need to complete an overseas declaration form.

Wheelers Lane Technology College

Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0SF

Tel: 0121 444 2864

Email: brettellm@wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk

Website: www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk