Teacher of Music
Drapers’ Academy
Havering
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS/Unqualified
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 July 2024
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner of Music to join our Creative Arts Faculty and become an integral part of the school. The post will appeal to recently qualified teachers or those wishing to become qualified. They should have a passion for music and have an enthusiasm for developing pupil's creativity and committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching music.
The Music department enjoys excellent facilities including two fully equipped IMAC classrooms, 8 purpose built practice rooms, an ensemble rehearsal space and boasts a strong uptake of free instrumental tuition for all interested pupils. The successful candidate should have enthusiasm for the subject and bring new ideas to help develop pupils’ practical skills. Strong keyboard and vocal skills and the ability to lead the Academy choir would also be welcomed.
If you are committed to striving for excellence in teaching and learning and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who deserve the best that we can give, then this role is for you.
Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:
- March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form.
- A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community.
- State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside.
- Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London.
- Fully subscribed through the school.
- An environment that promotes innovation.
- Class size averaging 25.
- Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Network, offering individual support, information and advice.
- Centralised detention model.
- Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
- Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team.
- Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching.
- Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels.
- An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Staff access to our gym.
- Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking.
- Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station.
- It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.
We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com
Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at www.drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies
Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 25th July 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.
Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Employees may be asked to work in any Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust location.
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About Drapers’ Academy
Principal: Gillian Dineen
Drapers’ Academy is a co-educational secondary school with sixth form, located in Romford, Essex, for students aged 11-19. Drapers’ Academy has a house system, which is an integral part of school life. Pupils and staff are assigned to a house when they join the academy, with younger siblings assigned to the same house as their brother or sister.
The school converted to academy status in September 2010 and specialises in maths and science.
Values and vision
Drapers’ Academy aims to deliver a personalised approach to learning, in order to promote enjoyment among pupils. The school encourages an ethos of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Teachers expect excellent behaviour, high levels of attendance and punctuality, and a natural and positive respect for others.
Drapers’ Academy intends to be recognised as a centre of excellence where learning is fun and high standards are achieved.
Ofsted report
“The governors are well on the way to fulfilling their vision of creating an academy which makes a significant difference to the community it serves and to the opportunities for its students. The academy’s improvement is due to outstanding leadership and management. The Principal and senior team have developed highly effective methods for monitoring and raising the quality of teaching. Middle leaders have played an increasingly effective role in raising standards in most subjects … Students are taught well. Teachers are skilful in getting them to take part and contribute in lessons, which helps to develop their confidence.”
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