Head of Music
Overton Grange School
Sutton
- New
- Salary:
- Outer London MPS/UPS +TLR2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2024
Job overview
Purpose of the role:
· To provide effective leadership and management of music in the school which results in first class teaching and learning opportunities for students and staff.
· To be head of department and line manage teaching and support staff in the department.
· To develop an approach to the teaching of music that will stimulate all students to participate in and enjoy this subject and make good progress in their learning.
· To develop and implement a creative curriculum in music and ensure the delivery of high quality provision in curricular and extracurricular activities.
· In collaboration with the Head of Creative Arts to contribute annually to whole-school productions and performances.
Attached documents
About Overton Grange School
Based in Sutton, Surrey, Overton Grange School is a secondary school for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a non-denominational establishment. The school currently educated around 1,250 pupils. In June 2011, the school gained academy status. Overton Grange works closely with other schools within the community.
Headteacher
Miss Charlotte Auger
Values and Vision
Overton Grange School hopes to give the children a challenging and enriching education. The school aims to provide equal opportunities for every student, no matter what background they come from. Overton Grange values students who take part in extra-curricular activities. Teachers encourage children to be a part of the local community. They also give each child the attention they need in order to increase their self-esteem. The establishment wants pupils to enjoy school life, to feel valued and protected.
Ofsted report
“Pupils who receive pupil premium funding, disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are making progress similar to their peers. The curriculum is diverse. A wide range of extracurricular activities allows pupils to explore diversity. This develops their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding. Pupils’ attendance is good. They generally behave well and are supportive towards each other. This enables all pupils, including those accessing the hearing impairment resource, to be included well in academy life. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and governors undertake appropriate and careful checks on staff, and record information well. Staff undertake regular and effective safeguarding training.”
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