Peripatetic Percussion Teacher

Humberston Academy is now recruiting for Peripatetic Instrumental Music Teachers for the following roles:

• Percussion Teacher

DRET is a Trust that values Music - Humberston Academy is a school that is investing heavily in Music and has a thriving department that is expanding.

About our Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being an Ofsted graded outstanding Academy, Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM, enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional routes towards higher education.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status in 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to buy in to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

About the role

As a music teacher in Humberston Academy, you will be key to our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great musical education and help to provide them with the choice to study music to the highest level. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

The role will be on a casual contract with the opportunity to build hours at Humberston Academy and possibility of hours at Havelock Academy.

Salary & Benefits

• £35.80 per hour in total (£31.95 per hour plus £3.85 per hour holiday pay, pay award pending)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to Grade 8 (or equivalent) in at least one musical instrument
• Ability to play your instrument to a high level is essential; experience with other instruments in the family is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils regardless of needs.
• Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy.
• Up to date knowledge of styles of music relevant to instruments.
• Able to create and adapt musical arrangements in a variety of styles and genres.
• Experience of leading rehearsals and performances.
• Effective and systematic behaviour management.
• Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student.
• Deep commitment to the academy mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills.
• Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence.
• Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice.
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice.
• Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards.
• Willingness to undertake training

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here".

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.