Music Teacher - Maternity Cover

Do you want to be a part of an exciting forward-looking school with a strong reputation catering for students from year 7 through to year 13?

The Longdean School is a good school (Ofsted November 2019). We strive for excellence by teaching and preparing our young people to have confidence, to accept and respond to challenges, to have an enduring passion for learning and to become independent thinkers with respect for themselves and others.

We are seeking a well-qualified, engaging and dynamic teacher to join our successful Music department as Maternity Cover. This is a dynamic and exciting department, offering opportunities and challenges for someone with a passion for Music, an enthusiasm for teaching and a desire to work with young people in a creative and supportive environment.

The Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust creating a formal link with Sir John Lawes School (OFSTED Outstanding). We offer an innovative induction programme and professional development programme both at Longdean School and across the Trust, recognising that our staff are the key to our success. 

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, further details and an application pack are available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

To apply, please follow the Quick Apply button and complete the online application form.

Applications should be returned by email to hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

Closing date: 9am on 17 September 2024

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.