Teacher of Music

Job description

• Abbeygate Sixth Form, Bury St Edmunds as part of the Eastern Education Group
• Commencing September 2024
• 0.5 FTE
• Salary: MPR/UPR

We are looking for an innovative and dedicated classroom practitioner who would work collaboratively with the team, the post holder will play a key role in inspiring students to engage with the subject material and to participate actively in lessons.

As a committed and enthusiastic music teacher, the post holder will contribute to all aspects of the curriculum, ensuring students benefit from a high-quality learning experience.

If you are a teacher recognised for your inspirational approach, collaborative mindset, and possess the enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to maintain the highest standards in the department, we look forward to receiving your application. This offers an exciting opportunity to join a community of professionals committed to enhancing teaching practices, assisting students in reaching their fullest potential, and nurturing their ongoing progress.

You will enjoy the support of a team of equally dedicated colleagues, collaborating synergistically to craft an exceptional Sixth Form College experience for our students. Join us on this exciting journey of educational excellence!

Abbeygate was rated Outstanding in all areas in its recent inspection and our support for students and teachers featured significantly in their judgement.

We ask only in return that teachers focus on continuing to improve their practice. We benefit from being part of Suffolk Academies Trust, which is part of the Eastern Education Group and we work closely with our partners for the benefit of every member of our community.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to discounted benefits platform
• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events

• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

Abbeygate Sixth Form College is part of the Suffolk Academies Trust, working closely with One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College. Abbeygate opened in 2019, with a Year 12 cohort only; in September 2020 we moved into our brand new state of the art building, accommodating both Year 12 and 13. We offer a broad and balanced A Level curriculum, with a wide range of activities and opportunities to enrich and extend students' experience to develop well-rounded individuals with the essential skills required for their future studies and careers.

As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Monday 10th May 2024.

Interviews: Shortly thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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