Teacher of Music and Additional Subjects

SEAHAVEN ACADEMY

Teacher of Music and Additional Subjects

£48050

SEAHAVEN ACADEMY, Newhaven, East Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 767f37c733554fd5b44ab864e1ee805a

Full Job Description

  • To undertake the role of teacher within an 11-16 setting to secure excellent progress and outcomes for all students.

  • To provide students with the very best care through outstanding safeguarding and pastoral support.


  • In conjunction with the expectations of The Teachers' Standards, the post holder will be expected to undertake the following, As a Classroom Teacher
  • To set and maintain the highest of expectations for all students

  • To prepare and lead challenging lessons which follow department schemes of work

  • To provide a clear structure for lessons incorporating pace, motivation and challenge

  • To identify and meet the learning needs of individual students

  • To effectively plan for and deploy other adults in the classroom

  • To record and use data on students' prior and ongoing performance/learning characteristics so as to inform effective target setting and lesson planning, and to ensure excellent outcomes for all students

  • To effectively assess, monitor and report on students' progress according to department and school policy

  • To effectively set and monitor homework and extension learning opportunities

  • To contribute to all developmental and organisational priorities

  • To contribute to the development and review of schemes of work

  • To contribute to the review and updating of department policies and the

  • To share and support whole school responsibilities for the personal and social development of students

  • To create a safe working environment and to promote healthy living amongst the students

  • To engage with parents/carers in matters pertaining to the progress and well- being of students

  • To contribute to the school's enrichment and supported study programmes


  • As a Tutor
  • To use all data and information received to monitor and support the overall progress, development and well-being of students

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  • To listen to student concerns and take action on safeguarding and pastoral issues as they arise

  • To support the personal and social development of students

  • To engage with parents/carers in matters pertaining to the progress and welfare of the students

  • To monitor and respond to issues regarding the punctuality and attendance of students

  • To keep the Key Stage Director informed of issues which might affect student welfare or achievement

  • To undertake report writing and target-setting according to school policy

  • To encourage students to participate in related enrichment and extension activities


  • As a member of the Seahaven Academy staff:
  • To promote the ethos of the school and the United Learning group: the best in everyone

  • To adopt a positive 'can- do' , no- moaning attitude when faced with difficulties, working with line managers and teams to find solutions and strategies

  • To develop positive working relationships with and between students and staff

  • To play a full part in the Performance Development and Review process

  • To engage with appropriate training opportunities to promote professional excellence in this role

  • To implement all department and school policies and to contribute to their review as appropriate

  • To support the school's self-evaluation process

  • To undertake/ attend all directed time meetings/parents' evenings/ events and duties