Scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe
Job Summary: As a Teacher of Music at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional teaching and learning.
MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator ready to inspire the next generation of performers and creators? As a teacher of music at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional teaching and learning, fostering a deep love for music and the arts, and helping our students achieve their full potential.
You will be instrumental in translating our academy’s vision into vibrant, engaging lessons that provide students with the technical and creative tools they need to succeed. While music is at the heart of this role, you will be part of a collaborative Performing Arts team where a passion for drama and dance is highly valued, helping to create a holistic arts culture across the academy.
Why Teach at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?
Working at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy offers a rewarding and dynamic experience for several key reasons:
- Exceptional Professional Development: The academy provides numerous opportunities for career advancement. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we offer access to a wide range of top‑tier training, leadership programmes, and collaborative projects across our network of schools.
- A Truly Supportive Community: We foster a positive and nurturing culture where staff thrive. You will benefit from a strong sense of community, built on a foundation of teamwork and mutual respect among all colleagues.
- Driven by Student Success: The academy is deeply dedicated to providing high‑quality education and is resolutely committed to our students’ success. This mission creates a truly fulfilling environment for educators who are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people.
- Modern Facilities and Resources: Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy boasts excellent, up‑to‑date facilities and resources. This includes modern technology, rehearsal spaces, and performance areas that fully support innovative teaching methods and enhance the experience for both staff and students.
Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We’re proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7‑9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A‑Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well‑being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded the Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our motto, “Opening minds to Success,” guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We treat all our people equally and without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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