Teacher of Music with Responsibility

Mossbourne Community Academy

The Mossbourne Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic descent.

Injustice, discrimination and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level.

We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity & anti-racism in every facet of what we do.

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching Music, including using Logic Pro X and taking extra-curricular rehearsals. They will be fully aware of the AQA GCSE Music curriculum and will be able to teach Music at KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of KS5. They will be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful teaching across different key stages and believe that all students will succeed in Music. There is an additional opportunity for the right candidate to gain responsibility (TLR) for the Academy’s Music Specialism.

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, expectations of staff are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Set within the metropolitan borough of Hackney, all Mossbourne Federation academies are in close proximity to London Overground stations, providing a no-fuss commute for colleagues living in other London boroughs. London’s fashionable ‘East and West Ends’, are also only a short distance away.

Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to;

– First Rate Professional Development

– Teacher Training Programme

– Season Ticket Loans

– MossBike Cycle to work scheme

– Coaching & Mentoring

– Employee Assistance Programme

– Corporate Gym Membership

– Discounts at local restaurants

– Recruitment Applicant Awards (For Academic Referrals)

– The Mossbourne Allowance (conditions apply)

As of 1st September 2023, The Mossbourne Federation will provide private health insurance for all employees from the award-winning healthcare provider, ‘Benenden Health’. Because we prioritise staff health and well-being, the membership fee and the associated tax is fully paid by the Federation making this a competitive benefit of working for The Mossbourne Federation.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please view the job description here: Teacher of Music with Responsibility

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You can follow us on LinkedIn at – https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/

Induction day for new staff on Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Start date : 1st September 2023 [ INSET Days 30th & 31st August 2023]