Subject Leader for Music

As Subject Leader for Music, you will:

• Lead and model exceptional teaching and learning in Music
• Develop and implement a coherent, ambitious curriculum
• Drive high expectations and strong outcomes for all students
• Lead the strategic development of Music across the academy
• Coordinate peripatetic provision to ensure high-quality, inclusive access
• Develop a wide-ranging enrichment programme
• Lead on performances, concerts, and productions
• Build strong partnerships within the trust and wider community
• Contribute to the wider success of the Creative Arts Faculty
  
  Is an excellent Music teacher with a strong track record of impact
• Has the drive and vision to lead and grow a successful department
• Is passionate about performance, creativity and student opportunity
• Can inspire students of all abilities to engage and achieve in music
• Has experience (or strong ambition) to lead:
• Choirs / ensembles
• School productions
• Instrumental programmes
• Can effectively coordinate peripatetic staff
• Understands the role of Music in personal development and cultural capital
• Is innovative, energetic and committed to excellence
What we offer
• A supportive, ambitious and values-driven culture
• Genuinely enthusiastic, respectful students
• A highly collaborative staff team with shared planning and strong CPD
  
  At Landau Forte Academy Amington, we are committed to providing a world-class education for our community. Judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted (May 2022), we are now on a clear trajectory towards becoming exceptional across all areas, driven by our values: Ambitious, Brave, Kind., The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk
  
  Music is central to our vision for a rich, inclusive and ambitious curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to:
• Lead a high-quality, knowledge-rich music curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• Shape a thriving musical culture across the academy
• Coordinate and develop our strong team of peripatetic music tutors
• Lead and grow an ambitious extracurricular programme, including:
• Academy Choir
• Rock Band
• Orchestra / Ensemble provision
• Play a pivotal role in delivering our annual academy production/show
• Build performance opportunities that showcase student talent within the academy and the wider community
• This is not just a teaching role-it is a leadership opportunity to build something special.