Head of Music

We are seeking a highly motivated, committed musician who is passionate about instilling a love for music across the whole school community. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic Performing Arts Faculty that encompasses Music, Drama, Dance and Musical Theatre. They will be committed to high quality music teaching and learning across the school in a department which constantly strives to provide musical experiences that are accessible, inspiring and exciting for all students. The successful candidate is likely to have been teaching for at least two years and to now be seeking a position which offers scope for personal development in a stimulating, intellectually challenging environment. An interest in developing instrumental ensembles and the ability to accompany students on the piano would be an advantage. Music is a popular choice at GCSE with the BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance also attracting good numbers in our high performing 6th form. There are many enrichment opportunities on offer, including a range of concerts in our own performance hall, musical theatre productions, participation in competitions at regional and national level and our very own annual Beswick Music festival. Closing Date: Friday October 11th at 9am Interview Date: Monday 21st October The trust subscribes to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and places staff wellbeing at the forefront of its strategic people priorities. Our ongoing commitment in this area is reflected in our employee offer that includes:

• Discounts in retail stores, entertainment and supermarkets
• Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme
• Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral
• Free parking
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Sara Ormerod (School Business Manager) on sor@knutsfordacademy.org.uk or
• The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and appropriate online searches in line with the requirements in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024). The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust is 'happy to talk flexible working'. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.
  
  The trust subscribes to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and places staff wellbeing at the forefront of its strategic people priorities. Our ongoing commitment in this area is reflected in our employee offer that includes:
• Discounts in retail stores, entertainment and supermarkets
• Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme
• Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral
• Free parking