Teacher of Music

Responsibilities and Skills

• Capacity to motivate, inspire and challenge young people
• Capacity to manage the learning environment and student behaviour in a manner conducive to productive learning for all students
• Ability and commitment to supporting both literacy and numeracy strategies alongside their specialism/s
• Ability to inspire confidence in and establish excellent relationships with pupils, teachers and parents
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to effectively deploy a range of teaching and learning styles to suit the nature of the course content and the ability and attainments of students

Thank you for your interest in this role at our school. Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a popular 11‑16 comprehensive school located in the South East of Sheffield. Our mission is to provide an exceptional education for every student, every day. To achieve our mission, we will:

• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges everyone.
• Provide care and support to break down barriers to learning.
• Improve our students' vocabulary, comprehension and reading skills.
• Demand high levels of progress and achievement from all students.

Here at Handsworth Grange, we understand the power of education to transform lives, communities, and society. In everything we do we aspire to achieve individual and collective excellence through nurturing every student's unique potential. We are fully inclusive and have a strong family ethos. Our diverse student population celebrates our beliefs and cultures, creating a rich, vibrant atmosphere. We have high expectations of everyone, staff, and students alike, and work hard to develop positive relationships, creating a firm sense of togetherness.

• Be Brave
• Be Kind
• Be Present

We are currently working on a rapid improvement journey and are working collaboratively across the school and the wider Trust to make Handsworth Grange the number one school in Sheffield and the school of choice for both students and teachers. We founded the Minerva Learning Trust; as a result, we work collaboratively and share best practice with other schools in the Trust and local area.

As part of that role we work collaboratively and share best practice with other schools in the Trust. Our students are approachable and friendly. Please come and see for yourself; we welcome visitors to the school.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to join our organization and help us achieve our mission then we look forward to receiving your application.

Suzy Mattock