Teacher of Music

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

1 Year Maternity Cover

The Farnley Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of Music. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy with the successful candidate being responsible for teaching and inspiring students to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.

The ideal applicant will have:

1. A successful placement(s), teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).
2. A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS).
3. A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium.
4. The ability to put vision into practice.

What we can offer you:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

The Farnley Academy is a high performing Ofsted Outstanding (2023) school located in the West of Leeds. At TFA we are wholeheartedly dedicated to ensuring that all students in our care receive a first class education and achieve their goals in life, whatever they might be. Our staff value each of our students as individuals and work tirelessly to ensure that students achieve excellent GCSE examination outcomes, and also develop into positive members of society. It is through our valuing of the individual and our consistently high expectations that we will achieve our vision of providing ‘An Exceptional Student Experience for all’.

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to [e-mail] or by telephone on 0113 2630741.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.

We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Salary: MPR/UPR

Hours: 32.5 Hours

Closing Date: Apply Now

Interview Date: TBC

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live; if a successful candidate is found, the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.