Secondary Head of Music

Secondary Head of Music Required 

Ark John Keats Academy

Permanent Full time role, September 2024 Start (Flexible/Part time working will be considered)

Paid to scale + TLR2c £7,847 depending on experience

The Supply Register is currently working in partnership with Ark John Keats Academy in Enfield to find an exceptional Secondary Head of Music to join their team from September 2024.

Joining Ark John Keats means you will be joining a strong, exceptional school and you will be expected to embed the school vision and support the development of an outstanding school that empowers their students to take responsibility and drive their own destinies. We are looking for someone who has an

The School

Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future.

We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.

Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars.

unwavering determination to deliver excellence for their students and is committed to continually improving classroom practice and raising attainment.

About the role 

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head of Music to join our team and lead on this critical curriculum area. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to join a large and successful school. The ideal candidate will be someone who aligns with our approach to curriculum and teaching. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other teachers and leaders in the school and across the Ark network to secure excellent outcomes for our children.

Responsibilities

• Help to set high expectations for the department so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential
• Create a positive climate for learning by partaking in the departments implementation of lesson routines and consistently and fair application of behaviour systems
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents
• Be active in issues of student welfare and support
• Complete duties around the school, modelling best practice for all staff

Requirements

• Mastery of and enthusiasm for Music
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Must hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualifications
• Must hold Right to work in the UK
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to process one
• Must be able to provide a minimum of 2 professional references to cover the last 2 years

Whats on offer 

• Twice the number of training days as standard.
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycles.
• Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.

If you are interested in this role please apply now and a member of The Supply Register Team will be in touch! Please note we are only able to accept applications from those who hold formal teaching qualifications.