Head of Music - Maternity Cover

Thank you for your interest in the post of Head of Music – Maternity cover here at Abbeyfield School.

We are looking to secure the right person, you will be ambitious for our children and yourself. We would love to hear from you and would welcome your application.

Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning supported by an ambitious programme of pedagogical and subject specific CPD. Whilst academic achievement is fundamental, we believe that all staff have a vital role in students’ social and personal development. This ensures that students can be equipped with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood.

We, like all schools in the Creative Education Trust, pursue a rigorous and continuous programme of educational improvement. This is alongside an aim to provide students with a rich programme of extra-curricular activities. Abbeyfield offers a varied diet of curriculum and enrichment opportunities and students benefit from Trust organised events such as the key concept launch days, debate and essay writing competitions. We also have our annual days of Shakespeare performance which are a visible example of the impact we can have on students’ creativity. We are often the host school for these events to allow students from all trust schools to work in a professional theatre space. We are always keen to expand further on the opportunities we provide for students to develop their creativity, resilience and independence. 

High expectations for behaviour for learning are supported by a strong Head of Year & pastoral team alongside and a behaviour team of non-teaching staff. There is a strong emphasis on restorative justice and positive behaviour management alongside our praise and consequence systems. ‘Pupils behave well. They are polite and courteous’’ The school’s systems for pastoral care are strong (Ofsted 2021).

Stakeholder feedback is regularly sought and informs our strategic leadership. We value our partnerships with the local community and external agencies, and these are used to good effect in order to support our students and families. 

Are you looking to join a school that offers excellent career development opportunities, where you will make a positive difference to young people’s lives and future everyday? We have a thriving sixth form and are able to offer opportunities for applicants to teach their subjects at both vocational and academic level. We offer a competitive salary package with benefits including a school house available to rent.

We are looking for the ‘right person’ – someone who isn’t afraid to come forward with ideas and offer fresh thinking, someone who has energy and wants to be part of an exciting and dynamic team and school.

If your answer is yes to the above, then get your laptops or phone out now and apply today. If you would like to discuss this role further, please call me for an informal conversation on 07842 434021.

Kind Regards,

Fiona Aris, Principal