Music Teacher

**Job details**
Job title: Music Teacher

**Salary**: £34,502 - £41,892
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Contract type: Full time
Reporting to: Head of Department
Start date: Sept 23
**Main purpose**
The teacher will:

- Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
- Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
- Work in accordance with the SEND code of practice
- Be able to teach Music KS3 -KS4

**Duties and responsibilities**
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and SEND needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
Complete documents related to pupils such as IEP’s and attend core group meetings when required.
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Be vigilant in maintaining health and safety within the classroom and school environment.
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
Communication
Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers
Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
Deploy resources delegated to them
Other areas of responsibility
Fulfil all duties in relationship to area of responsibility
The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of therole, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
**Person specification**
**Qualifications and experience**:

- Qualified teacher status
- Degree
- Successful secondary teaching experience
- Experience of teaching Music, this is open to ECT as well as more experienced schools

**Skills and knowledge**:

- Knowledge of the National Curriculum
- AQA/BTEC/GCSE Courses
- Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
- A good understanding of how children learn
- Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
- Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
- Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

**Personal qualities**:

- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- High expectations for pupil’s attainment and progress
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.