Current Vacancies

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school with approximately 1214 pupils on roll including 262 in the sixth form.  The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed.  We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and proactive music specialist from September 2021. The successful candidate will:

• Have a high level of proficiency in music performance
• Be able to run extra-curricular activities
• Be able to co-ordinate concerts and offer wider performance opportunities in the local community
• Undertake a role in the school annual production (in collaboration with the Dance and Drama departments)
• Have knowledge of music technology (Sibelius/Cubase)
• Have the ability to teach EDUQAS GCSE Music and BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance

The position is open to NQTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

Should you require further details about the role, please contact Adam Swift, Head of Music via generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Please note that the start date may be brought forward in the event that the successful candidate is able to commence employment prior to September. 

About the School

The school has embarked upon a High Performance Learning programme which is based on the premise that intelligence is not fixed and performance is not bound by prior attainment. We believe that all of our pupils have the potential to achieve the very highest standards of performance no matter what their background or previous achievement.   Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community. 

Applications should be made either via Kent Teach or the school website.  Applications should be returned to Heidi Lishman, PA to Headteacher via e-mail Lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 28^th January 2021 (8am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that a suitable candidate is found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.