Teacher Of Music

Teacher of Music

(Full time temporary post for the academic year 2024/25)

Please number and detail each criteria in turn on your application form in section 7

Essential Criteria

1. To be able to take up the post on 1 September 2024.

2. A recognised Honours Degree in Music at 2.2 Level or above.

3. A secondary level teaching qualification in Music as recognised by the Department of Education by 31 August 2024.

4. A statement of how you can support the College’s integrated and inclusive ethos.

5. Post qualification experience of teaching Music to GCSE Level (preferably CCEA Specification).

6. Experience of leading/involvement in Music events. Please give thorough details.

7. Willingness to lead after school choir club and attend the annual Spring Sonic and Carol Service.

Desirable Criteria

1. Ability to manage a team of Peripatetic music tutors (remuneration provided for this additional area of responsibility).

2. Experience of organising and directing a variety of choral/ vocal and instrumental ensembles and leading extra-curricular activities.

The Board of Governors reserves the right to amend and or adjust this role of responsibility, in consultation with the member of staff, to reflect the changing needs of the college.

This post holder will be required to act as a form teacher.

Subject teachers are expected to adhere to DENI’s Terms and Conditions.

Music Department

The Music Department of Lagan College is a lively hub of creativity and learning within the school, with an established choir, orchestra, drum group, traditional group, string ensemble, wind ensemble and other ensembles including bands, where students of all abilities and ages are encouraged to participate and realise their musical potential.

The facilities in the Department are excellent and include an Apple Music Technology suite and high specification recording studio, as well as two other Music classrooms each with their own recording facilities, keyboards and class sets of ukuleles. All three teaching rooms have three group rooms connected to them that allow for group composition, practice and performance. These group rooms are equipped with electric guitars, bass guitar, electronic drum kit, cajon, acoustic guitar, DJ set ups and keyboard.

Currently, the department has two full time teachers, one part time teacher, a technician and thirteen peripatetic instrumental staff.

Music has always been considered to be an important part of the curriculum in Lagan College. All students in Years 8 – 10 are timetabled for weekly Music lessons during which they learn to listen, compose and perform music in a variety of genres. Music is offered at GCSE, AS and A2.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for inclusive and innovative music education to make a positive contribution in an all-ability integrated school, which continues to be pioneering in its approach to teaching and learning.

Applications

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The closing date for completed and signed application forms is Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 1pm.

Application forms should be addressed to: The HR Manager, Lagan College, 44 Manse Road. Belfast BT8 6SA.

Late or emailed/faxed application forms will not be accepted.