Foundation Lead Music and Performing Arts - Ravenscliffe High School

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ravenscliffe High School

Start Date: 1st September 2024

We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to lead Music and Performing Arts across the school. The practitioner will have experience of delivering music lessons for a range of student ability and class sizes and will be proficient on their chosen instrument and in singing. They will also have some experience of working with/supporting students with additional needs.

Ravenscliffe High School is an Outstanding generic special school based in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

We have 249 students on roll, aged between 11 - 19 years old.

Applicants are encouraged from all education sectors including primary, secondary and special schools.

We require someone who has a passion for teaching music, who will promote the subject and extend and enrich the music curriculum experience for our students. They will be required to play a full part in the life of the school community, planning, attending and actively supporting appropriate practise and performance opportunities for students in and out of school. This lead teacher will be required to work collaboratively with both the Senior Leadership Team and other staff involved in performing arts to successfully showcase student progress and talent within school activities and events, and in the wider community.

The role will be mainly teaching Music along with a small amount of general teaching in the different hubs across school. We require someone with a knowledge of how to teach music to students with special needs. Who will take a lead role in planning and delivering an inspiring music curriculum for our students and who is able to lead a small team of staff in the delivery of quality music lessons across the school.

To apply, go to Ravenscliffe High School Vacancies

Alternatively, please email suzanne.slater@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk for a copy of the full job pack

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 16th April 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April & Thursday 25th April 2024

If you have any questions about the position please contact the school directly to speak with Jo Hague, Co-Headteacher. Visits to the school are encouraged and available by appointment.