Teacher of Music
MPS/UPS/ECT
Temporary for one year
Part-time
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined teacher with a passion for their subject, the ability to enthuse and engage students and the dedication, commitment, and openness to strategies to raise attainment at Key Stage 3 and 4. We also offer the opportunity to work with our committed and enthusiastic Key Stage 5 students for the right candidate. We have a requirement for around 3 days a week although we will consider candidates on a full time basis if alternative subjects beyond the Arts curriculum can be offered.
Ashby School is a thriving, successful and over-subscribed 11-19 Academy with over 1,600 students on roll including 500 in Ashby Sixth form. Conveniently located close to the M42 and M1, within easy reach of several areas of outstanding natural beauty and with the national forest on the doorstep, the school is set in its own attractive grounds in the expanding market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
We offer an excellent Continued Professional Development programme within a supportive environment and are committed to continuous improvement in both teaching and learning. We are particularly interested in those who are able to offer a second specialism at KS3 & 4 alongside music.
We are proud of the work we do at Ashby School; if you are passionate about your subject, share our enthusiasm for teaching and learning and are seeking to develop your practice in a supportive and dynamic school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to Apply
We hope that, after getting a flavour of our very special school, you will want to apply to join us.
If there is any further logistical information you wish to know, please do not hesitate to ask by emailing the school
To apply you need to:
1. Complete the application form and monitoring form – you may exclude the ‘additional information’ section
2. Write a letter of application outlining your ethos of education and the skills and experiences you bring to this role. Letters should be no longer than 2 sides A4, font size 12.
Please send completed applications to the school
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 9.00am
If we have not contacted you within one week of the closing date above please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Ashby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service and pre-employment checks.
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.