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Shorefields

Head of Music

Shorefields, Essex, Maryland, United States, 21221


Job Ref No. ECC6905-247

Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Position Type: Head of Department/FacultyPay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale/UPS Plus TLR 2BPosition Start Date: ImmediateContract Type: Full-timeContract Term: PermanentApplication Close: 27/09/2024 MiddayDate of Interviews: W/c 30 September 2024GLC Academy: The Gateway Academy [Secondary]Contract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeThe Gateway Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.If you are a current HOD or subject leader of Music looking for your next role or maybe you are a highly experienced teacher who has a great understanding of how to run a department and would be keen to take that next step.The successful candidate will be passionate about education for all students regardless of background and will, above all, be an inspirational practitioner. You will be first and foremost an excellent teacher who can engage and inspire his or her students with their passion for the subject, happy to model lessons for colleagues and someone who is keen to pass on their skills and knowledge is a must.Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:£1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only applying directly to the GLC]Staff well-being programme: Including access to Perkbox and Westfield Health InsuranceSalary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work SchemeLong service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years of serviceState of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learningA paid 'My Day' each yearExcellent career development and training2 week October half term breakA supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teachingPaid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubsSubsidised holiday provision for children of staffWe warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Dionne.Locke@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.If you would like to apply for this position, please do so by visiting our website and completing an online application.The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.The GLC's commitment to equality is enshrined in our mission statement to develop 'active and thriving citizens within a diverse, truly fair and equal community'. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create inclusive environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated.Information about the School The Gateway Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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