Salary: Leadership Scale L6-L9 £62,304.00 -£66,402.00 Starting salary dependent upon experience

Required for: April 2024

Why Work For Us?

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Director of Music.

Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community.

Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values. These aims, coupled with high expectations for everyone has resulted in remarkable success for our students.

We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We also make sure all of our students pursue a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for their age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum.

These aims, coupled with high expectations for everyone has resulted in remarkable success for our students.

We very much welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds and value the unique experience that every individual can bring to our school and look forward to receiving your application.

Professional Development:

We can offer you professional development to begin or advance your career. You will be part of a school that is established in developing practitioners and nurturing future leaders. The opportunities for progression at Cardinal Pole are significant. We offer a range of CPD, including multiple Middle Leadership pathways in addition to supporting preparation for Senior Leadership via MA study, NPQSL and SLT secondment opportunities. There is no doubt that these opportunities will help you achieve your own career ambitions rapidly

Benefits:

Two-week October half term break.

You will be joining a TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school.

Free staff access to a modern and high quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023.

An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve.

Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply).

Opportunities for progression.

Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney

A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction

Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students

Free Bike servicing for staff

Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply)

Travel contribution if you live in Zone 6 and further may be granted, (T&Cs apply)

Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service.

Employee Assistance Programme

Job Description

The purpose of the Job Description and Person Specification is to provide information about the role and the skills a successful candidate must have.

Job Title: Director of Music

Reporting to: Deputy Headteacher

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Music at Cardinal Pole Catholic School will lead an ambitious Music programme to stretch and challenge our most able musicians while encouraging musical enjoyment for all.

We are looking for a strong performer, in the classroom and/or other platforms, a sense of imagination and a commitment to the role, who has a clear ambition and enthusiasm for Music, and will be fully involved in the life of the school. The successful applicant also needs to have a love of Music of many different forms, a desire to encourage pupils to perform Music and to respond to it with enjoyment and understanding and motivation to work with pupils and young people. You will be recognised as an outstanding musician and teacher: dynamic and imaginative. You will lead by example to motivate and work with others, when implementing initiatives and managing change and will maintain the culture of inclusion within the school community where all views are valued and considered. Essential skills include the direction, conducting and development of choirs and orchestras/bands. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to get on with a wide range of people and to support and encourage musicians of all abilities. Well-developed organisational and IT skills are expected, and an understanding that the work of the Director of Music is not limited to the hours of the school day.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility for all aspects of curricular and co-curricular Music.

Lead a vibrant and varied programme of co-curricular musical activities, bringing musical performance into the daily life of the school.

Play a crucial role in whole-school strategy and development in relation to Music.

Establish and implement an ambitious vision for the future of Music in the school.

Ensure a high profile for Music throughout the school.

Teach Music to all key stages.

Have an overview of the development of each child’s musical progression throughout their time at the school.

Additionally, the successful applicant will:

Lead the development and review of the Music curriculum including planning, assessment for learning, tracking and the development of a challenging and inclusive curriculum for all pupils.

Organise and oversee the nature of the co-curricular offering including content and rehearsals, performance arrangements etc.

Lead the development of school policy in Music to ensure an interesting, well-planned approach which is consistent throughout the school and addresses continuity and progression.

Organise and oversee a programme of concerts, performances and the provision of music for high-profile events such as the Winter and Summer Concert’s and Cardinal Pole talent showcases.

Lead hymn practice; building and rehearsing repertoire.

Lead and develop Music across all aspects of the liturgical life of the school.

Ensure regular performance opportunities for pupils.

Promote involvement in music-making through example.

Promote pupils entering internal as well as external competitions.

Liaise with Drama department and provide Music for Drama productions.

Participate in the budget process.

Manage the school’s Music teaching resources across the whole school, making best use of existing facilities.

Such other comparable duties as the Headteacher may require from time to time.

TEACHER - GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These can be found in the Teacher Job Description

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

To promote the Catholic ethos of the school

To promote the school vision

To support and implement relevant aspects of the School Development Plan

To develop, implement and monitor school policies with a commitment to high standards, high expectations and high achievement

To be aware of current educational developments and the conclusions of educational research as they may be relevant to practices and policies within the school

To be aware of all Health & Safety issues relevant to the department

To attend and contribute to middle management meetings

To attend relevant external meetings

To attend SLT and Governors’ meetings when requested

To ensure consultation with other departments on cross curricular themes and needs

To have a high profile around the school by regularly patrolling stairs and corridors and visiting classrooms

Promote and support school events

To be prepared to attend meetings and organise out of school hours interventions beyond directed time

To carry out his/her responsibilities at all times with due regard to The Learning Trust’s (the LA) policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at Work.

It is the post-holder’s responsibility to carry out his/her duties in line with The Learning Trust’s policy on Equality and Diversity and be sensitive and caring to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.

You must promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or come into contact with.

Cardinal Pole School is committed to safeguarding

Please apply via the button below.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th January 2024.

Interview Date: TBC.