Head of Music in Norwich

Ormiston Victory is an innovative, positive and ambitious academy seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of Music to join our busy Performing Arts Department. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to be part of a successful, friendly and dedicated team committed to ensuring every student achieves their true potential, playing a key role in the co-ordination and arrangement for all musical activities for students across the academy.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding professional who is passionate about their subject and is determined to develop the teaching of music so that students of all abilities enjoy their learning and are motivated to succeed. The TLR is dependent on experience and will be discussed with candidates.

The excellent performances at Victory have been met with critical acclaim over many years - we value this curriculum area highly and believe it is critical to ensuring our students are able to express themselves with confidence and presence. Our annual performances include a major production (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Frozen, Shrek, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Six) collaborations with other Ormiston Academies and in 2019 we won the People’s Choice Award in the EDP Norfolk Arts Awards. We are an Artsmark Platinum school and are very proud of the performing arts opportunities we provide for our students.

There has never been a more exciting time to be at Ormiston Victory Academy. Students and staff are at the heart of the academy, and we are committed to providing our Victory community with a vast range of opportunities. The academy incorporates the successful and growing Lord Nelson Sixth Form College and has strong links with the University of East Anglia.

Joining Ormiston Victory Academy, all members of staff have access to a first-rate induction programme, staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy. We expect nothing short of excellence from all our staff, in return, we offer a fantastic place to work and make a difference.

We believe in working hard to ensure our students enjoy their learning and this is reflected in the excellent enrichment opportunities available. We value our staff and recognise their hard work to provide the best education for our learning community. We believe all students can be successful, given the right support.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:

• Has a real passion for Music and Performing Arts and a special gift of communicating that passion.
• Is dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and able to inspire others.
• Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age (11-18) and ability range.
• Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success of the department.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and demonstrates reflective practice through the high expectations they have of themselves and the students.
• Has the ability to teach across the performing arts disciplines at KS3.

If you are interested in being at the leading edge of education and believe that all young people can achieve high standards, we want to hear from you. This position would be suitable for either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced teacher. We offer an excellent induction package for all new staff, led by a member of the senior leadership team and supported by personal mentors.

If you require any further information regarding this post please contact Nicole Hawes, PA to the Principal on n.hawes@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 18th September, with interviews expected to be held the following week. We would encourage early application as we may interview and appoint sooner.

Ormiston Victory Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.