Head of Music - Barking and Dagenham
At Engage Education, we're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a Good Secondary school within Barking and Dagenham that caters for students ages 11-18 who are currently recruiting for an experienced Music Teacher to take on a Head of Music post starting in September 2024.
About the role:
This is a permanent position teaching and leading the Music department. The school also places great emphasis on staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance and departmental meetings happen on timetable during the school day. All Head of Departments are provided with an external CPD consultant who works with you on an ongoing basis to ensure you can continue to learn and develop your teaching career! The school has an onsite gym for staff to use, free parking, free mental health support and councelling, reduced timetable, more PPA time and collobrative planning. Head of Departments meet every 2 weeks on timetable to discuss ideas and share best practice.
- Have the ability to build strong rapport with young adults
- Have experience teaching Music at Key Stage 3/4 (the school can offer KS5 on timetable)
- Have a proven background in raising pupil progress
- At least 3 years experience teaching Music using the UK National Curriculum
- A real desire to make a positive difference to the students that you work with
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
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