Head of Music, Newquay Tretherras, Ref: NT037

Head of Music
Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale plus TLR2c
Full Time (1.0/0.8fte), Permanent Contract – required to start in September 2022

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of Music to provide leadership of our fantastic Music department. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a flair for innovation, and a drive and determination to enhance the provision we offer and improve outcomes for all our students. You must be an excellent and motivated practitioner with a proven track record of results, who can lead by example and inspire others to promote and develop a love of Music. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects for all. If you have excellent subject knowledge and are passionate and enthusiastic about working with fantastic young people, we would love to hear from you.

Newquay Tretherras is a wonderful, forward-thinking place to work and this is an exciting opportunity for a talented and committed practitioner to develop their career in a great school, working with our fantastic staff and students. We are the largest school in Cornwall, with over 1700 young people, including a thriving Sixth Form. Newquay Tretherras is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision of ‘learning together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large and dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. Cornwall has a hugely diverse landscape with nearly a third of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cornwall is almost completely surrounded by sea with dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours, spectacular sandy beaches and a rich cultural heritage.

Application forms and full details are available to download from below.
Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th May 2022 at 9am
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 23rd May 2022

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.
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