Teacher of music & music technology

Contract:          Full time, permanent (Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 6.30pm). Job share/reduced hours will also be considered.

Salary:            £41,606.40 pa

Job Start Date: 5 September 2024

Closing date:   8 May 2024

Interview date: TBC

Introduction

Tring Park School is one of the country’s leading vocational and academic schools, situated in glorious countryside just half an hour from London.  Working with 360 boarding and day pupils, aged 7 to 19, you will join a dedicated and supportive staff team within a School that offers the advantage of small classes, talented and committed students, with strong public examination results.

Tring Park offers a wide range of benefits including free school lunches during term time (during your working hours), a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free onsite parking and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.

We have an opportunity for a passionate music teacher to join our thriving and supportive music department. The successful candidate will be able to teach music from KS2 up to A Level as well as supporting the music technology provision.

Main duties

Teaching duties:

Deliver the music curriculum from KS2 up to A’ Level (Eduqas)

Teach A’ Level Music Technology (EDEXCEL)

Teach some vocational music lessons as part of your allocation (in line with the school timetable)

Use teaching methods which keep students engaged, including stimulating pupils’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear representation and good use of resources

To mark pupil’s work and give appropriate and constructive feedback

Maintain a ‘teacher planner’ and planning documents, including the recording of attainment and effort marks, Prep/homework set, student attendance.

Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach.

Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

To research new topic areas, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials

Have working knowledge of Ableton/Logic Pro/Sibelius.

Have excellent and effective classroom management skills and maintain standards of discipline according to the school’s codes of conduct and in line with the school’s rewards and sanctions programmes.

Be a dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example

Contribute significantly to the programme of concerts, performances, and the provision of music for high-profile events

To rehearse ensembles in preparation for performances, if required

Other duties:

To prepare reports on pupils’ progress, attend parent consultations when required and maintain an up-to-date register with regularly assessed classes.

Enhance the quality of teaching and learning through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development

To liaise with administrative, academic and pastoral staff as necessary

Adhere to and promote all the school's policies and procedures

To attend staff meetings, in-service training and conferences regularly to keep up to date with new initiatives in industry, teaching and training

To undertake any reasonable duties at the request of the Principal

Actively promote the well-being of all pupils and be familiar with, and uphold, all Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures of the school

Person Specification

Degree level qualification and high academic achievement

Experience of planning and teaching secondary curriculum

Experience of teaching to a high standard

The ability to promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

The ability to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

ICT competent

Positive values and attitudes

A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion

Highly effective communication skills with both children and adults, including parents and carers

Highly effective time management skills

Commitment to professional development

Reliability and integrity

Commitment to effective assessment and feedback for pupils

Clear commitment to implementing whole school/staff policies relating to the safeguarding of children

Desirable - competent keyboard skills

Additional Information

Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, with an environment where staff can thrive, regardless of their background.

Please note: for information on how we will use your personal information during the recruitment process, please see the Staff Privacy Notice on the School website.