Teacher of Music
Akeley Wood Junior School
Northamptonshire
- £26,624 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
About the School - Akeley Wood Junior and Akeley Wood Senior
Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, experienced and driven 0.7 FTE Teacher of Music based at our Wicken Park campus in rural Northamptonshire, near Milton Keynes. 0.2 FTE of the role will be taught at the Senior School.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the role
We are looking for a music teacher who will be able to deliver weekly music lessons from EYFS to KS3. Our Music Teacher will also be responsible for overseeing our Peripatetic Music Teachers and preparing pupils for various performances during the school year.
As our Music Teacher, you will have the vision to grow and enhance our musical provision, harnessing the talents of all our pupils and giving them opportunities to both perform and enjoy music of all genres within school and in local festivals. If you feel you have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment we are looking for, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.
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Who we are looking for
We are looking for an outstanding, dynamic and inspirational specialist Music teacher (whether one with existing relevant experience or an exceptional NQT) with strong keyboard, vocal and instrumental skills, who can make a key contribution both to class Music teaching and to the extensive extra-curricular musical life of the school. You will also be an excellent classroom practitioner with an unwavering commitment to personal development and life-long learning.
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary up to £26,624 depending upon qualifications and experience
- Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
- Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
- 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free school lunches.
- A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. Deadline for applications: 9.00 a.m. on Monday 14th October 2024. Interviews: TBC.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICAN
About Akeley Wood Junior School
- Akeley Wood Junior School
- Wicken Park, Wicken, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK19 6DA
- United Kingdom
Welcome
The Nursery (12 months-3 years), Junior School (ages 3-11) and the Senior School (ages 11-18) are all housed in picturesque buildings set in their own grounds with specialist facilities. This unique situation allows pupils to benefit from the continuity of teaching and learning, as well as providing them with the opportunity to grow and develop on different sites which are best suited to their age group. It is our main aim that pupils should continually develop their individual talents and personal qualities. In academic terms, we aim to help every individual to fulfil his or her potential.
This is achieved through skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic teaching in small classes, differentiating the expectation for each pupil. The school also believes in the education of the whole child – so Art, Drama, Music and Sport all play a vital part. Akeley Wood is a happy and caring school with an unpretentious approach. There is a strong emphasis on good manners, a friendly discipline, and looking after others.
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