Teacher of Music

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner of Music to join our Creative Arts Faculty and become an integral part of the school. The post will appeal to recently qualified teachers or those wishing to become qualified. They should have a passion for music and have an enthusiasm for developing pupil's creativity and committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching music.

The Music department enjoys excellent facilities including two fully equipped IMAC classrooms, 8 purpose built practice rooms, an ensemble rehearsal space and boasts a strong uptake of free instrumental tuition for all interested pupils. The successful candidate should have enthusiasm for the subject and bring new ideas to help develop pupils’ practical skills. Strong keyboard and vocal skills and the ability to lead the Academy choir would also be welcomed.

If you are committed to striving for excellence in teaching and learning and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who deserve the best that we can give, then this role is for you.

Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:

• March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form.
• A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community.
• State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside.
• Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London.
• Fully subscribed through the school.
• An environment that promotes innovation.
• Class size averaging 25.
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Network, offering individual support, information and advice.
• Centralised detention model.
• Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team.
• Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching.
• Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels.
• An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Staff access to our gym.
• Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking.
• Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station.
• It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.

We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com

Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at www.drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies

Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 25th July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Employees may be asked to work in any Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust location.