Teacher of Music

(Full- time/ part time)

Required for 1st September 2025 - opportunity for an earlier start considered (spring/ summer term 2025)

Pay rate: MPS/ UPS

Great Marlow School is a successful, highly regarded, and popular school. We are looking for a teacher of music to work with the current Head of Department to further develop this department. The position is available to those who are new to the profession or have experience. Although the position would ideally be full time – the school will consider requests for part time employment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated teacher to join this successful and hardworking department.

• At Key Stage 3: Music is studied by all students (230 students in each year group).
• At Key Stage 4: GCSE Music is an option for students – numbers opting for this course have risen in recent years.
• At Key Stage 5: A level Music is offered to both internal students and those who may decide to join the Sixth Form at Great Marlow from other schools.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to command respect in the classroom and inspire all students to realise their potential. Candidates should be confident in using effective strategies to motivate ALL learner groups and in promoting the enjoyment of the subject across all year groups.

The Music Department is involved in a number of events across the school: Christmas Concert, Carol Service, Summer Concert, House Music, Jazz Evening and Primary School outreach. An increasing proportion of students are accessing additional music lessons in school and the department has a wide range of extra-curricular provision including jazz band, wind band, chamber choir, and rock/ pop band.

Great Marlow School offers:

• a superb learning environment
• first rate professional development and outstanding opportunities for career progression
• an opportunity to be part of an exceptional, fast developing organisation
• an excellent induction programme for all staff new to the school
• superb support from a successful, highly strategic leadership team
• outstanding school facilities
• subsidised gym membership

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff must share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please fill in a Great Marlow School application form, which can be found, along with further information, on our website: www.gms.bucks.sch.uk. Individual CVs will not be accepted. Should you require any further assistance please phone or email the address below.

Please send completed application forms directly to personnel@gms.bucks.sch.uk for the attention of Mr K Ford, Headteacher (Executive Headteacher) and Mr G Pendlebury (Head of School).

• Closing date for applications is Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.00pm
• Interview date: TBC (Applicants may be invited to interview as soon as the application is received).