Teacher of Music | part-time 0.6 FTE

About this role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher of Music to join the department and further inspire our students, raise their aspirations and unlock their potential in all things musical. We believe the music curriculum is designed to simultaneously build pupil's technical expertise, develop their understanding of the way music is constructed and enable musical responses to become more sophisticated and nuanced as students get older. With your passion for music driving you, you will deliver high quality lessons for all of our students in Years 7, 8 & 9 along with those choosing to continue their music studies at GCSE and A -level where we study the Pearson Edexcel Music Course. Music lessons are taught in our two fully equipped bespoke music classrooms. The department organises and hosts a wide variety of performance opportunities for the students throughout the academic year.

To be successful you should be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• QTS and a good honours degree in a related subject (ECTs are welcome)
• Be passionate about learning and teaching
• Demonstrate a passion for the subject, and the ability to teach Music across KS3, GCSE and A-Level
• Have a sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to meet the needs of the most able and those with Special Educational Needs
• Be willing to go above and beyond to ensure students make great progress
• Be committed to playing a part in the wider life of the school
• Be committed to safeguarding children's wellbeing
• Have a supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues
• Have a willingness to continue learning and developing as a teacher
• Have a reflective approach to your own practice and to the overall performance of the department

In return, we will offer you:

• A high quality and bespoke CPD programme designed to enhance your skills and knowledge to support your professional development
• Two-week half-term break in October
• Enthusiastic students with a love of learning and, who want to succeed
• A culture of professional autonomy and a supportive staff - you join a real 'AGS family'
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• On-site catering at affordable prices
• Free on-site gym
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Convenient location in South Warwickshire with superb amenities and eminently affordable housing

You can find out more about us from our website and we would be delighted to show you around our school.

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to visit us. Please contact r.thorpe@alcestergs.com in the first instance.

Alcester Grammar School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment and to undergo appropriate pre-employment vetting checks, including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.

Alcester Grammar School is committed to developing a culture of inclusion in our school for the benefit of all staff pupils and governors. We believe that all staff should thrive irrespective of race, religious beliefs, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We recognise and respect values and differences and we work to remove any barriers which inhibit the development of people, including recruitment and retention.

Interview Date: W/C 14th October 2024 *** Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.