Lead Teacher of Music
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2015
Job overview
Hammersmith Academy, a state-of-the-art Academy specialising in Creative & Digital Media and IT, is a truly comprehensive, fair-banded Academy where staff “are committed to getting the best outcomes for students”. We were judged to be a good school with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2013. We have since travelled even further and are confident of achieving outstanding results, an outstanding learning experience for our students and an outstanding judgment in our next Ofsted.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding music teacher to lead our Music department which is fully equipped with a Mac computer suite, a wide range of musical equipment and 5 practise rooms. The department offers peripatetic music lessons and students wish to be eventually entered in Grade Music exams.
You must display:
- a music or music related degree
- Knowledge and experience of planning and delivering GCSE (or overseas equivalent) music
- a track record in the moderation of GCSE (or overseas equivalent) composition coursework (internal or external)
- knowledge and experience of preparing students to compose using Sibelius and other music technology through to A levels (or overseas equivalent)
- IT experience with Macs and other Apple equipment such as ipod touch and ipad
- the ability to play the piano to a good standard in order to accompany pupils
- experience in putting on multi ensemble school recital nights
- a high level of conducting skills in a range of ensembles such as concert bands, Jazz and Stage Band ensembles, Marching band, drum line, choirs and pop and rock bands.
Ideally, you could also:
- play piano as your first instrument
- have experience of organising peripatetic instrumental lessons
- have previous experience of long term planning to ensure the needs of a GCSE specification (or overseas equivalent) are met
- demonstrate the ability to carry out day-to-day maintenance of a range of musical equipment (e.g. guitar re-stringing, tuning of guitars/ukuleles, simple drum kit repairs).
This is an opportunity to become part of Hammersmith Academy at its most pivotal and exciting time.
For further details visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org to download an application form.
For general recruitment enquiries contact hr@hammersmithacademy.org
Closing date: 12 Noon, 12 June 2015
Attached documents
About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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