Millthorpe School is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader and teacher to lead Music. We are looking for a highly motivated colleague, with a proven record or the promise of outstanding practice, to enable our students to be the best that they can be. This is a really exciting opportunity for a current or aspiring leader to continue to shape a subject that is striving to be outstanding.

You must be a highly effective and reflective teacher, with the confidence to teach at both Key Stage 3 and 4. All students study Music at Key Stage 3 and GCSE Music is an option choice at Key Stage 4. You will be committed to ensuring the highest standards for our young people to support their future learning and adult life.

Music is part of the Performance Faculty which also includes Physical Education and Drama. You will have responsibility for the Music curriculum and of course our hugely popular Music extracurricular opportunities. The Arts are incredibly important to Millthorpe with the opportunity to work closely with the colleagues in Drama on school productions and wider school events.

Millthorpe is a popular and successful school rooted in its community close to the heart of the historic city of York. You will be a joining a warm, inclusive and motivated team of over 100 colleagues.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

Further details are available on the school website: www.millthorpeschool.co.uk

Please email completed applications to recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk for the attention of Gemma Greenhalgh.

Closing Date: Sunday 21 May 2023 at midnight

Interview date: w/c Monday 22 May 2023

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