Teacher of Music

Post Reference: 2366

Academy: Leeds West Academy 

Job Title: Teacher of Music

Grade: Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS). Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECT) with negotiable salary and start date upon completion of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Hours: Up to full time

Accountable to: Curriculum Leader for Music

Leeds West Academy is a school with a remarkable sense of community and a strong and safe culture, a place where staff and students can thrive. As judged by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in May 2019, teaching is strong and the support we provide for our students and staff is unrivalled. Since 2016, results have improved year-on-year, and are now consistently above national averages in most areas. In 2022, our students secured the best results in the school’s history. In short, there is no better time to join Leeds West Academy, as a colleague, a leader or as a student.  

Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work, accommodated in £30 million pound world-class facilities which opened in late 2011. As part of the White Rose Academies Trust (a member of the Luminate Education Group), we have a strong reputation of being a caring and supportive organisation. The academy also benefits from an exceptional in-house Trust CPD programme, driven by the latest in educational research, focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage. Colleagues train with us, grow with us and progress with us. 

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and ambitious teacher of Music who are committed to ensuring all students continue to achieve beyond their potential. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join an academy dedicated to improving outcomes, aspirations, and life chances of young people. We know that for students to aspire and be successful in all aspects of their lives, they need to be given meaningful and sustained opportunities to develop their cultural capital. We do this in many ways, for example, through our curriculum, extracurricular activities, trips and visits and careers activities.    

Classroom Teachers - Expectations of all Academy staff:

• Strive to deliver a consistently high standard of Quality of Education.
• Take responsibility within own teaching areas and in the execution of general duties for the creation of a positive climate for learning which results in positive, respectful attitudes from students.
• Consistently apply the academy behaviour policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academy.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• In consultation with the Curriculum Leader, contribute to the planning, design and production of high quality teaching materials and resources.
• Be a Form Tutor for a specified group of students, establishing the rapport necessary to support their moral, social, cultural, and emotional development through the delivery of the PSHCE curriculum within Form Tutor time.
• Attend meetings, including parents’ consultation sessions and Student Enrolment Day, and fulfil duties on rotas as specified in the Staff Handbook.
• Implement all Academy policies with regard to registration, student absence, student uniform, use of planners and other routines detailed in the Staff Handbook.
• Observe Academy rules relating to the safeguarding of students, health and safety requirements, and equality policies.
• Participate in full staff and curriculum area meetings, actively contributing to Academy decision making and consultation procedures.
• Participate fully in the Academy Performance Management process, engaging in professional development activities which enhance personal performance, fulfil personal potential and contribute effectively to the implementation of the Academy’s goal to be an outstanding place of learning.
• Uphold the professional standards of dress, behaviour, attitudes and team spirit which will ensure that Leeds West Academy is a pleasant, positive place to learn and work.

Part of The White Rose Academies Trust, Leeds West Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of World Class. 

We're securing our 2025 vision for World Class by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire.

We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society

The White Rose Academies Trust is a local Trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The Trust employs over 400 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at 12 noon     

Shortlisting:   Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Interview Date : TBC between 24th November to 29th November 2023     

Start Date:  To be discussed with the successful candidate             

For more information, please visit our website at www.leedswestacademy.org.uk. 

To apply, please complete the application form and return to 

recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date. pLease note we are unable to accept CV’s. 

The White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and a DBS check. 

PLEASE NOTE THE REQUIREMENT TO ATTACH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT TO YOUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM WHEN EMAILING YOUR APPLICATION TO US.