Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through the power of music? Forge Wood Primary School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a music specialism to join our vibrant and nurturing school community.
Your opportunity
Forge Wood Primary School is a place where creativity and learning go hand in hand. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is empowered to achieve their full potential.
If you have a love for music, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!
What we are looking for
• Good General Education including English and Maths at Grade C GCSE or equivalent
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Preferably possess a strong musical background, ideally with formal qualifications in music or music education.
• Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
• Expertise in planning and delivering engaging music lessons to primary-aged children.
• Ability to support class teachers across a range of subjects when not teaching music.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to lead whole-class sessions independently.
• Enthusiasm for promoting music education as an integral part of the curriculum.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Forge Wood Primary School
Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
● 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
● Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
● Flexible working options
● Generous holiday allowance
● Work life and family friendly policies
● Employee wellbeing initiatives
● Access to a staff benefits portal
● Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: 22 Apr 2025
Salary: GLF Associate 2 - £22,834 (FTE)
Actual Salary: £18,279 (33.5hrs per week, term time only)
Hours of work: 33.5 per week, Term Time, 39 weeks per year including INSET day attendance.
Closing Date: 26 Jan 2025
Interview date: TBA
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.