Music

Why Train to Teach Music with Northern Star ITT?
Northern Star ITT is the ideal place to train If you are a Music specialist. Both our lead schools have outstanding Music departments which have gained a national reputation for excellence. Our staff are committed to developing Music teaching and teachers.
Music is a universal language that can transcend cultures and generations. It has the power to move us, inspire us, and connect us with others. Music is also a powerful tool for learning and development.
Teaching music to children can have a number of benefits, including:
- Cognitive development: Music education can help to improve children's memory, attention, and language skills. It can also help to develop their spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Social-emotional development: Music education can help children to develop their self-confidence, self-expression, and teamwork skills. It can also help them to learn how to manage their emotions and resolve conflict.
- Creativity and self-expression: Music is a powerful form of self-expression. It allows children to explore their emotions and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.
- Lifelong enjoyment: Music is a skill that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Learning to play an instrument or sing can provide children with a lifelong source of pleasure and enrichment.
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Entry requirements
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- An honours degree at classification 2.2 or above (or other evidence of appropriate subject knowledge)
- Advanced level qualifications (or equivalent) in Music
- GCSE at Grade C or above in English and Maths
- Enhanced DBS, Barred List and Child Care Disqualification checks
- Medical check
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| Desirable skills and qualities |
- Passion for working with children and young people
- Commitment to teaching as a future career
- Resilience to meet the challenges of the training year and beyond
- Recent classroom experience in the UK (10 days recommended)
- Strong communication skills in written and spoken English
- Some understanding of the key issues relating to teaching and learning in their subject area/age group
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