Teacher in Charge of Music

Overview of the school

Marylebone Boys' School is a Free School academy which opened in September 2014. We have c600 boys in Years 7-11 and 150 male and female students in our Sixth Form. 

An inner-city academy, with a cohort of c50% Pupil Premium students, we are academically rigorous school with an emphasis on good behaviour, commitment to learning and outstanding teaching, where knowledge is valued and available to all who are prepared to work for it. Expectations are high for all students. Those who need extra help are supported and expected to achieve their full potential. We have a newly opened special resource provision for boys with autism in one of our two brand-new air-conditioned buildings in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area, right opposite the station.

Our motto is “studio et industria”, which can be translated as “through application and hard work”.

All staff have access to an on-site gym, cycle and tech schemes, subsidised lunch, and a generous defined-contribution pensions scheme.

We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.

Location

We are located in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area built by Westminster City Council. We are just a stone’s throw from Paddington Station with all the benefits of the Elizabeth line as well as the existing Underground and National Rail connections. With two school sites, both on North Wharf Road, we are a modern, vibrant inner city secondary school. 

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and safeguarding checks as required under Keeping Children Safe in Education will be carried out. 

Music at MBS

Music is an integral part of our Creative & Performance curriculum. You will be expected to work as part of the Creative & Performance team to deliver high-quality music lessons to all KS3 pupils and offer GCSE Music as well as A Level Music.

The music department consists of two main teaching classrooms, one of which is a creative media suite of 30 PCs. There are six practice rooms attached to the main teaching rooms. The department is fully resourced with a range of classroom instruments, a class set of keyboards and a range of musical instruments.

The role includes managing a team of Peripatetic music teachers and overseeing the music enrichment offer.

There are a wide range of musical ensembles happening in the school each week which the peripatetic teachers assist with. These include:

- Orchestra

- Jazz Band

- Choir

- Brass Group

- Percussion Group

- Saxophone Group

The successful candidate will also deliver three concerts each year at Christmas, Easter and in the Summer term. 

Summary and purpose of advertised role

This role would suit a Teacher of Music who is keen to lead their own subject and develop music to be at the heart of the school. We would consider experienced staff or ECTs and would assign the job title Teacher of Music or Head of Music in accordance with their experience.

The role requires the successful candidate:

·        To lead the subject curriculum at KS3 to KS5 to ensure excellent standards of student achievement within the Music curriculum area.

·        To be accountable for student progress within Music.

·        To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within the subject area in accordance with the aims of the school.

·        To oversee the school’s instrumental provision and manage the team of six peripatetic teachers. The successful candidate will undertake the organisation of the Christmas, Easter and summer concert.

·        To extend musical opportunities in the school and inspire a love for music.

Job description and person specification

Please download the detailed job description and person specification via the candidate information pack in the link below.

Application process

• The deadline to apply for this post is 8.00am on Thursday 3 October 2024.
• Candidates are welcome to contact the school on jobs@maryleboneschool.org if they would like to arrange a conversation with the Headteacher before applying.
• Suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the deadline, therefore early submissions are encouraged.
• Candidates may wish to submit their application form
• directly via the TES or they can complete the application form to jobs@maryleboneschool.org
• using the pro-forma provided.
• Please provide a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) as part of your application. 

Interview process

• We will only interview candidates who provide two satisfactory references in advance, of whom one must be your current Headteacher if you are currently working in a school.
• The interview process will include an interview, an observed lesson and a data task.
• We will inform all invited candidates of the outcome of their application and offer feedback to those who are unsuccessful.