Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: Easter / September 2025

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: GBP £33,075 - £50,471 MPS/UPS

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We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Music teacher for our excellent Creative Arts Faculty. This is a very experienced, collegiate team. The successful candidate will be led by our Head of Department and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other members of leadership within the team.

The successful candidate will:

• have the vision to fully develop and support the Music department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and/or 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a forward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.

We can offer:

• An outstanding ECT provision and support
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP
• Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities

"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job." 

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainment of our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line). 

For more information see the school website www.rodingvalley.net 

Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please email recruitment@rodingvalley.net for further information.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 17th January 2025

Interviews will take place on week commencing 27th January 2025

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: 

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.  

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.