Job Title: Teacher of Music
Location: Watford
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Part-Time
Salary: In line with MPS/UPS
About the school
The School is a secondary school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The school is known for its commitment to providing a high standard of education within a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on academic excellence, personal development, and values, the school offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The School strives to nurture students' talents and prepare them for their future roles in society.
About the local area
St Albans is a historic city in Hertfordshire, England, renowned for its rich Roman heritage and stunning medieval architecture. The city is home to the impressive St Albans Cathedral, a site of significant religious and cultural importance. With its charming mix of cobbled streets, vibrant markets, and picturesque parks, St Albans offers a blend of history and modern living. It is also well-connected to London, making it a desirable place to live and visit for both history enthusiasts and commuters alike.
About the role
The school is looking for a Teacher of Music to join the successful Music department. You will be responsible for;
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- Teaching: Delivering engaging and effective music lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7-11).
- Planning & Preparation: Developing lesson plans and resources that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles, ensuring that all students are challenged and supported.
- Assessment & Feedback: Regularly assessing students’ progress, providing constructive feedback, and using data to inform planning and improve student outcomes.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining high standards of behaviour, creating a positive and productive classroom environment.
- Collaboration: Working closely with the department and wider school staff to deliver an integrated and cohesive curriculum.
- Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice and stay up-to-date with educational developments.
Am I suitable?
The successful candidate for the Teacher of Music position will have to have:
- Qualified Techer Status
- ECT applications also welcomed
- Degree or Higher in relevant field
- At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils
- Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level Music
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across St Albans with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across St Albans and the surrounding areas for a variety of subjects including Music. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, encouraging, and excellent staff that would be an asset to our fantastic partner schools.
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
• Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences.
• Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions.
• Opportunities for personal professional growth and development through our CPD Academy
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers with a personalised
Application
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