Primary Music Specialist - Maternity

We are looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join our Trust and work as a Teacher of Music across our five primary schools. This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.
Do you hold QTS in the appropriate age range and experience teaching KS1/KS2 (or relevant qualifications/experience at secondary level) and possess a capacity to teach music.
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and nurturing Trust, which really puts the children at the heart of everything it does. Our ethos is centered around providing the highest quality care and education for every child in our school community. As a result, we have a team who support one another and help work together in the best interests of the children.
We have a unique personal development programme to support teachers' continuing professional development. We ensure that teachers have access to high-quality, innovative training which reflects the latest developments in education. A range of opportunities are also available within the wider Trust. All training is personalised to meet the individual needs and ambitions of our staff.
Our Commitment
Come and join our dedicated teams who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our children.
All our schools continually evolve in their drive for excellence; we aspire to provide staff and pupils to have
+ Outstanding Care
+ Outstanding Education
+ Outstanding Opportunities.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.
The closing date is 12 noon on 31^st January 2025, however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found online.
Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.
If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

The Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide nothing less than outstanding education for all our young people. Presently the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and three secondary schools:
VIAT Primary Schools
Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School at Eastborough which has recently joined the Trust.
VIAT Secondary Schools
Invicta Grammar School, Valley Park School and The Lenham School. The Lenham School became a member of the Trust this year joining Invicta Grammar School, the highest performing "non super selective" school in Kent and Valley Park School, the highest performing non-selective school in Kent., Valley Invicta Academies Trust is part of the Valley Invicta Academies Trust