Federation Specialist Music Lead

Are you an inspirational specialist music teacher, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team to oversee music provision across our Federation of two schools in London?

• Qualified Teacher Status (Desirable)
• Degree level qualification in Music (Essential)
EXPERIENCE (Essential)
• Outstanding educator with teaching experience in a school, music education hub, charity or equivalent education setting
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DUTIES (Essential)
• An expert in music education at primary level
• Up to date knowledge of the current music curriculum and assessment requirements
• Experience of developing research-led singing and instrumental curriculum frameworks that offer pupils joined up learning pathways
• Evidence of raising attainment and participation of all pupils within a challenging environment
• Ability to reflect on own practice and the practice of others in pursuit of improved pupil outcomes
• Experience of drawing on a broad range of musical genres to create a rich a varied pupil experience
• Desire to recognise and equally value all types of music and musician
• Experience of using evaluation to inform future planning
• Experience of planning whole school and family 'showcase' events during and//or after school
• Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping/management information systems, providing accurate records and reports as required
• An ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other agencies
• Evidence of experience of and a commitment to the involvement of parents in the learning process
• A commitment to professional development
• The ability to liaise with and gain the confidence of all staff, pupils, parents and governors
• Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people. Committed to equality and diversity, We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated music specialist to work across our federation of schools at Clapham Manor Primary and Sudbourne Primary School, located approximately one mile apart. The successful candidate will have a passion for music and be able to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of performance, they will also oversee a team of skilled peripatetic music tutors. You will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by a leadership team and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of team work and collaboration. If you are a specialist teacher with a passion for the arts and performance and instilling this in our children, this could be the opportunity for you!
The successful candidate will:
• Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
• Have a passion for music and an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for music and an ability to plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons
• Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement
• Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
• Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills who can also actively engage with parents
• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community
Commitment to safeguarding


• Wonderful pupils in diverse and inclusive schools with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to support and guide your career pathway
• A commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues
• A powerful ethos based on improving children's lives through outstanding education
• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child's development
• An opportunity to lead music with flexibility and autonomy over its future direction
• A well-resourced, exciting teaching and learning environment in both schools
• An existing team of peripatetic music tutors
• Blocked PPA time with your phase group partners
• A deeply committed staff and governing board, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers