Part-Time (0.4) Teacher of Music

Start Date: January 2025

Interviews: w/c 14 October 2024

The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in the successful and ambitious teaching of music in Juniors. The ideal candidate will be flexible. They would be able to teach music across these year groups and add to enrichment opportunities within the department.

It is expected that the candidate will enjoy contributing to the whole life of the school, that they accompany assemblies, lead choirs, direct the Junior School production and be involved in other department activities as and when required.

Objectives

• Plan and deliver high-quality music lessons to pupils in the Juniors and promote the highest possible standards of pupil achievement.


• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students.


• To promote high standards of behaviour through the effective teaching of individuals, groups, and classes.


• Display commitment to the ethos and success of the school.


• Actively support school activities where required such as accompanying assemblies, lead choirs and the Junior School production


Teaching and Learning:

• Teach music across Juniors


• Deliver learning in accordance with the curriculum, national guidelines and the school's strategy


• Plan a varied, balanced and appropriate curriculum which supports the needs of all pupils and ensures all pupils reach their potential.


• Adapt teaching styles to suit all pupils and provide a supportive learning environment


• Systematically assess and record pupils' academic progress, including appropriate target setting, and use the results to inform lesson planning


• Report on individual pupils' progress to parents and staff, as required, through reports and parent evenings


Participating in Subject Department(s)

• To take a full and active part in developing the department(s) you work with


• Plan, provide, and evaluate for pupil progress at the direction of the Curriculum Lead


• Assist in reviewing the curriculum with the Curriculum Lead


• Participate in regular Departmental Meetings


• Take an active role in evaluating and implementing school wide policies and procedures


• Assist in planning and implementing music trips


• Attend school day trips and residentials, where required


• To fully contribute to the co-curricular side of school life, including running an activity after school


• Ambassador to the school


Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. For further information, please see here Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 .

As a result of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, employers now have to verify that new recruits who are not British nationals are eligible to work in this country. Therefore, any applicant who is offered an interview will asked to provide official documentation to verify their ID, address and right to work in the UK. It is also normal practice for the School to ask for original qualifications and professional membership documents to be presented at interview as detailed on the application form.

Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information on our recruitment processes can be found on our website: Crosfields School Recruitment Policy.