About the Post
We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Subject Leader of Music (Academic) to join our highly successful Music department. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to join an already high-performing subject area and to support the vision for excellence.
This post would suit an inspirational colleague looking to join an exceptional music department, working in conjunction with the Subject Leader of Music (Extra-Curricular) to drive the department forward, providing world class opportunities for our students. The opportunity to be part of the team which works across two schools and two different contexts offer unrivalled career development for an aspirational colleague.
About the Schools and our Music Department
The Twynham TGS music department has an outstanding reputation in the local community and has recently been appointed as one of the Lead Schools in BCP for the local music hub. The music department is an integral part of the school and a key player in the Twynham Learning Trust.
- At Twynham School, the department is equipped with four large classrooms, including two Mac suites, running Logic Pro X, four practice rooms, a recording studio and performing spaces on site. At TGS, there are two classrooms including a Mac suite and four practice rooms.
- There are currently 65 students taking GCSE music as well as 20 students taking A-Level Music and Music Technology.
- There are 14 clubs and rehearsals that run each week, led by our four fantastic music teachers and our peripatetic staff. We perform an annual musical production in partnership with the Performing Arts department.
- Twynham School runs a music scholarship for 50 of our strongest musicians, providing free instrument lessons, instrument hire and a wide range of performing opportunities. 180 students have instrument and singing lessons each week.
- TGS is a MiSST school, providing a free classical instrument and specialist tuition for every student in Key Stage 3, as well as incredible performing opportunities in world-renowned venues.
- Students from Twynham TGS perform at more than 25 school concerts, events and showcases each year and have a fantastic reputation in the local community. Our Christmas concert and recitals are held at the Christchurch Priory, we take part in several local music competitions and jazz band and others regularly perform at local events e.g. Christchurch food festival, proms on the bandstand, busking at Christmas.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What do our parents say about Twynham School?
"The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."
"Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."
What do our students say?
"I feel safe at Twynham School."
"I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."
"I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"
What do our staff say?
"I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our trust."
"There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Lead the Music department’s academic and curriculum development as part of an aspirational organisation with a vision for world class education
- Further improve the already strong outcomes for students in Music
- Work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives
- Contribute to the further development of a high performing department, in the school and the MAT
You are likely to be someone who:
- Is an exceptional classroom teacher and a strong leader
- Has a proven track-record of improving outcomes for students
- Understands how to enable students to achieve at the highest level
- Has an understanding of effective pedagogy and a commitment to evidence informed improvement
- Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Twynham School and the Grange school can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarded professionals
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
- An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- Strong and supportive leadership, centralised sanctions and an excellent working environment
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking