TEACHER OF MUSIC
(and Director of Music, Holy Trinity)
Roles and Responsibilities
A. Achievement of Students
· To have high expectations of students and be committed to ensuring that they can reach their full potential.
· To be accountable for the performance of students you teach.
· To know the assessment requirements and arrangements including reports and external examinations.
· To ensure that data and other student information is used effectively to inform and improve teaching and learning [including SEN].
· To support students so that they can be reflective and are able to identify how they can improve.
B. Teaching Quality
· To teach challenging, well-organised, engaging and motivating lessons.
· To be a role model exemplifying the highest standards of teaching practice.
· To have a secure knowledge and understanding of your subject and ensure that best practice is sought and integrated into teaching and learning.
· To demonstrate a high level of musicianship.
· To have a creative and constructively critical approach to innovation and be prepared to adapt your practice.
· To deliver all timetabled lessons at the pre-arranged times, and to re-organise them in conjunction with the Senior Visiting Music Teacher in the case of your absence.
C. Leadership and Management
· To adopt high standards of behaviour in your professional role.
· To contribute to the ongoing development of the department under the direction of the Director of Music.
· To participate fully in the School’s extensive programme of concerts and recitals.
· To be committed to collaboration and co-operative working where appropriate.
· To understand the role of the Director of Music, Assistant Director of Music and Senior Visiting Music Teacher and act upon advice and feedback.
· To keep up-to-date with departmental and whole-school developments and information, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of your professional duties.
· To understand the roles of colleagues with specific responsibilities for groups of learners [eg SENCO, Heads of School].
· To evaluate your performance and be committed to your own professional development.
D. Liaison with Holy Trinity
· To book School rehearsal and service times with Holy Trinity and the Town Trust (for the Guild Chapel).
· To develop the current links between the School and the Choir of Holy Trinity by actively encouraging the involvement of students as choristers.
· To liaise between the Deputy Headmaster (Pastoral) and Holy Trinity Ministry Team to ensure that appropriate readings are chosen for the School’s chapel services on a termly basis.
· To liaise between the Head of Sixth Form and Holy Trinity Ministry Team to promote Sixth Formers’ involvement in Holy Trinity’s programme of community service.
E. Behaviour and Safety
· To establish a safe and purposeful learning environment.
· To encourage high standards of personal achievement, appearance and conduct in all students.
· To take account of diversity and promote equality and inclusion.
· To manage student behaviour constructively in line with the School’s Behaviour Policy.
· To know how to identify potential child abuse or neglect and follow safeguarding procedures.
· To know the legal requirements and use the local arrangements relating to the safeguarding of children.
· To take responsibility for other areas as may reasonably be requested by the Headmaster.
Person Specification
A. Professional Attributes
The School seeks a teacher with:
· a good honours degree in a relevant subject.
· a reference from another school.
· a proven track record of excellence in music teaching.
· a basic level of competence in keyboard skills.
· a willingness to grasp the School’s ethos.
· where appropriate, a readiness to contribute to the School’s wide range of extra-curricular activities, especially in Music.
· a commitment to high standards.
· the awareness of the challenges and demands of teaching very able students.
· the ability to:
o communicate passion and enthusiasm for his/her subject.
o teach and motivate students in the 11-18 age range.
o work to deadlines.
o listen, reflect and have the capacity to be flexible.
· a determination to build professional relationships and work sensitively with all colleagues, students, parents, Governors and outside agencies.
· competence in ICT.
· an awareness of the most important recent trends and developments in education.
· a commitment to continuing professional development.
B. Personal Qualities
The School seeks a teacher with:
· a passion for teaching and learning.
· a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
· excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills.
· self-reliance and self-confidence.
· self-awareness.
· integrity.
· an attention to detail.
· a well-developed sense of proportion and humour.
· the confidence to demonstrate musical activities, including performance, composition and singing.
· resilience and stamina to cope with the demands of the job.
· support for a grammar school ethos.
King Edward VI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants are required to declare any criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Enhanced disclosures from the Criminal Records Bureau will be sought on all successful applicants.