Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris
Contract: Full Time, Permanent 
Salary: MPS - £32,916 to £45,352 / UPS - £47,472 to £51,048

We are looking for a Teacher of Music to join Cromwell Community College, bringing strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching that enables every pupil to succeed. This role centres on planning and delivering engaging lessons, adapting teaching to meet diverse needs, and using assessment thoughtfully to support progress. As part of a collaborative Trust, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, the wider life of the academy and a culture of high expectations, while building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families and playing a full part in a community that values growth, creativity and shared success.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured music lessons in line with curriculum expectations, setting high standards that motivate and challenge pupils
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using assessment to inform teaching and support achievement
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, promoting positive progress and outcomes
• Contribute to the wider life, ethos and development of the academy, working collaboratively with colleagues
• Promote a safe, well-managed learning environment and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times

 Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

* Please note previous applicants need not apply

 The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.