Head of Music

Head of Music

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Location: Northampton, NN4

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Pay: £180 - £250 per day

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Start Date: January 2025 (Maternity Cover)

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Monarch Education are supporting a thriving Mainstream Secondary School based in Northampton (NN4), to find a passionate and experienced Head of Music. This is a full time and long-term role, covering a Maternity leave.

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As the Head of Music, you will play a key role in leading and shaping the musical journey of students, while also providing pastoral support as a Head of Year. This dual role requires a balance of musical expertise and strong leadership skills. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of a vibrant music curriculum that caters to a diverse range of abilities and interests, while also overseeing the academic and personal progress of a year group.

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The school are committed to fostering a culture of excellence in both academic achievement and personal development and are looking for an individual who shares their vision and is ready to inspire the next generation of musicians.

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If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated music educator who is ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

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Requirements of applicant:

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• A degree in Music or a related subject, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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• Experience teaching music at Secondary level, with a proven track record of achieving positive student outcomes.
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• Strong leadership skills, with experience in a pastoral or head of year role being advantageous.
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• A passion for music education and a commitment to promoting the arts within a school setting.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues, students, and parents.
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• Lead and manage the music department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.
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• Develop and deliver an inspiring curriculum that encourages students to achieve their full musical potential.
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• Monitor and assess students' progress, implementing strategies for improvement where necessary.
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• Foster a love of music across the school, engaging students in a variety of musical genres and activities.
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Benefits of working with Monarch Education:

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• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
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• Support in writing CV's and job applications
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• Fast, effective compliance service
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• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants
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• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
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• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development
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• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme
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• Flexible working hours and the ability to choose your assignments, giving you control over your schedule.
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• Opportunities to develop your teaching skills and gain experience in a variety of educational settings.
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• Competitive rates of pay, reflective of your experience and expertise.
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Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

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• Flexible working opportunities
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• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
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• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
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• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
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• Competitive daily rates
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To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

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Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

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This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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