Join the “UK’s Comprehensive School of the Year”
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, friendly and inclusive school with a unique, exciting curriculum, and a very strong international ethos as one of the country’s leading state IB schools. As a result of a maternity leave within the department, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Music with the ability to make a strong contribution to our nationally renowned Performance School.
ECTs will be nurtured and developed with an exemplary support package, and applications from part time staff are welcome.
At IVC we offer our staff:
- Nearly 20% non-contact time as standard (the equivalent of one day per week), with generous further reductions in non-contact for leaders and early career teachers
- Interventions, revision sessions and enrichment timetabled as part of your weekly teaching load
- A genuinely flexible approach to timetabling, including the possibility to work from home and late starts/early finishes to suit you and your family
- Weekly timetabled CPD with your department, avoiding unnecessary twilight sessions and protected from cover, and the chance to work collaboratively in a friendly and dynamic environment
- Priority within our admissions policy, to ensure that the children of staff are able to attend IVC
- Reduced duties to ensure that staff get breaks during the day, with tea and freshly brewed coffee provided daily
- An annual paid family day, as well as the possibility to arrange term-time leave by negotiation
- A very generous CPD budget, with a commitment to supporting further study and leadership development
- Countless opportunities for progression both within the school and the wider Trust
- Leaders who are supportive and approachable, who focus on finding solutions and enabling staff to thrive in order to help our students achieve their best
- An on-site gym, swimming pool and sports centre with a substantial staff discount and the chance to use facilities during the College day
You will be joining an innovative, collaborative and creative department where staff are highly committed to professional development, in a school where the Arts is greatly valued. Music is a popular and successful option choice at both KS4 and KS5 as part of our large Performance School, and students of all abilities are actively encouraged to participate in a very wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include regular clubs, as well as several informal concerts and music shares each year. We also run a biannual whole-College musical with a full orchestra, with recent shows including Guys and Dolls, Oliver!, Annie, Cabaret and We Will Rock You. Our alumni have gone on to great success in the West End, and one of our recent alumna was even crowned BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2022! You would be joining a very supportive and friendly faculty, where innovation is encouraged and a commitment to working collaboratively is essential.
There will be numerous opportunities to continue developing your teaching practice, through connections a range of in-house and external CPD programmes. You will be well supported in the faculty by a number of highly experienced colleagues, and have the chance to lead extra-curricular activities based on your interests, and join a range of overseas and local trips, including public speaking competitions, theatre trips and more.
Impington also benefits from being part of the Eastern Learning Alliance (ELA). ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools. This includes healthcare, car, mobile phone and laptop payment plans, access to private GP services, physiotherapy and mental health support, discounts and access to ticket ballots for high profile events.
