At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach music to enthusiastic students in a supportive environment.
- Company: St Mary’s and St John’s CE School, a diverse and innovative all-through school.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, paid lunch duties, and access to wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and professional development in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in students' lives through music.
- Qualifications: Passion for music, strong communication skills, and ability to motivate young learners.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Who we are: St Mary’s and St John’s CE School is an all-through school in Hendon, North London, successfully providing high quality education and academic achievement for children and young people from Nursery to Sixth Form. We are proud to be a diverse, multi-faith, harmonious school, with a distinctive Christian ethos, resolute in the belief that "With God, all things are possible". In a changing world our values; Wisdom, Service and Hope, define us, strengthen relationships with our parents and children, and provide guiding principles that enable us to deliver academic excellence and promote self-discipline and resilience.
We are seeking an innovative and motivated Teacher of Art with a passion for their subject and a strong commitment to raising standards for all learners. The Art department provides an excellent learning experience for students, enhanced by a wide range of enriching opportunities and trips. The team takes pride in students’ successes, fostering a supportive learning environment and delivering creative, forward-thinking teaching. Depending on experience, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach Art across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The ability to offer a second subject would be advantageous. This post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT).
We are looking for somebody who:
- Has a passion for their subject
- Is able to demonstrate a talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best
- Has rigorous planning and preparation skills
- Has the ability to problem-solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively
- Can be resilient under pressure
- Is self-reflective and committed to developing as a teacher
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
What we offer:
- Two-week October Half Term
- We support flexible working and have family friendly policies
- In class feedback policy which eliminates retrospective marking
- Curriculum driven assessment rather than exam weeks encouraging staggered assessment marking
- Concise curriculum design and centralised planning and resourcing
- Consistent, whole school commitment to learning systems leading to excellent student behaviour
- High quality CPD with implementation time to embed training
- Established coaching culture and focus on career progression
- Supportive appraisal policy and no formal observations
- No written school reports
- Paid lunch duties
- Centralised reflections (detentions)
- Colleagues can leave school every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:15pm (Monday/Tuesday - 4pm finish)
- Early finish at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
- Nursery wrap around provision for staff members with children at SMSJ, staff are allocated a place for their children (in line with The School’s Admissions Policy)
- Access to free counselling and other wellbeing support
- Termly staff social events and tea and cake Fridays
- SMSJ school personalised staff planners
Career Opportunities:
- A high-trust, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuing professional development
- Access to a confidential coach who will support you to hone your teaching practice
- Research-led attitudes towards teaching and learning including a real focus on exploring new ideas and taking risks
- A robust secondary phase feedback policy which eliminates the need for hours of unnecessary marking
- A focus on collaborative working in high performing subject teams
- A unique opportunity to develop skills and expertise in an all-through setting
- Opportunities for career progression
- The opportunity to teach A Level
Teacher of Music (part-time, Monday, Tuesday & Friday) in London employer: St Mary's and St John's CofE School
St Mary’s and St John’s CE School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises both student achievement and staff wellbeing. With flexible working policies, high-quality professional development, and a strong focus on career progression, this all-through school in Hendon fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration among its educators. The unique opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-faith setting, combined with benefits like paid lunch duties and access to wellbeing support, makes it an attractive place for passionate teachers to thrive.
Contact Details:
St Mary's and St John's CofE School Recruitment Team
