Music Teacher
The Blandford School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQThis job expired on 5 June 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
5 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 May 2023
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Full and part-time options available due to The Blandford School being oversubscribed. Part time Full and part-time options available due to The Blandford School being oversubscribed
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- A Music related degree
- This post is suitable for both experienced candidates and those new to the profession.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- The ability to teach Music to Key Stage 3 and/or 4
- A passion for Music and a commitment to embedding a lifelong love of learning to our students
- A high expectation for students of all abilities
- Forward thinking disposition, creative, receptive to change and able to work within and contribute to the continual development of the team.
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
- A successful ECT support programme.
- Onsite parking.
- Onsite canteen which is open to staff all day
- An opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
- A range of opportunities outside of work to socialise with colleagues including a staff gym.
Further details about the role
The Blandford School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Music Teacher to join our thriving and supportive school. The successful applicant will be joining a thriving Performing and Creative Arts Faculty who provide a wide range of opportunities to students both within the curriculum and outside. Music is currently studied by all students in Years 7 to 9 and offered as an option at GCSE, there is the potential for growth into our Post 16 provision in the future. Due to being over subscribed there is the potential for a full or part time options.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Blandford School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with high aspirations for our students, situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park. With outstanding modern facilities, and inspirational and dedicated staff, our students achieve above the national average and progress to a wide range of destinations.
The school has an excellent CPD programme based on the latest research evidence to ensure that all teachers, no matter their level of experience are able to develop and improve. We are focussed on ensuring staff well-being and pride ourselves on a supportive team approach.
We welcome candidates contacting / visiting the school prior to an application, please contact Duncan Smith (Deputy Headteacher) DSmith@blandfordschool.org.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.
Closing Date: 5th June (The school reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date if appropriate)
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, online checks and acceptable references. All applications must be made either by completing the application form. CV applications will not be considered.
The Blandford School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.
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About The Blandford School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1142 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Blandford School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dsmith@blandfordschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01258 451121
The Blandford School is a successful school with high aspirations for our students, situated in the beautiful county of Dorset. The school has outstanding modern facilities and inspirational and dedicated staff, and embraces the opportunity to engage with new initiatives to continue to drive improvement.
Arranging a visit to The Blandford School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dsmith@blandfordschool.org.uk.
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