Music Teacher - The PRIDE Academy

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and talented Music Teacher who is committed to ensuring that every student achieves their maximum potential across our music curriculum and enrichment programme. We want a teacher who has passion, enthusiasm, alongside the skills and desire to develop and nurture the musical development of our students from KS3 to KS5.

Why apply for this role?

• You will work with and be fully supported by a highly supportive leadership team

• You will have the opportunity to play a strategic role in developing and shaping the future of our Transition Pathway at The PRIDE Academy

• You will have the opportunity to lead and create an exciting enrichment program

• You will benefit from a range of bespoke and effective support

• You will have access to continuous staff development, we strongly support NPQs.

Our Trust

PRIDE Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and there are many benefits to embarking on your career with us. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes:

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee referral scheme

• Membership to Discounts for Teachers – an app providing employee discounts and benefits

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Comprehensive training and development

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team

• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Research shows that some applicants are put off if they don’t meet all criteria, particularly women and people from a BAME background. We encourage and welcome any applicant who meets the majority of our criteria to apply.

Visits to the school in advance of applications are encouraged.