Performing Arts Teacher - primary Chivenor Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands
Job description
A specialist teacher (or teachers) needed to deliver outstanding music and drama provision to our school. This is a unique position to advertise in a primary school and just illustrates our commitment to the arts.
We take part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival each year and we deliver half termly productions. Each class experiences a “Play in a Day” once per term, linking to quality writing experiences. Staff have all been trained by a professional storyteller and incorporate drama frequently into their lessons.
Our music room has class sets of keyboards, African drums, ukuleles and more! We have singing assemblies each week and a school choir meets after school weekly, performing regularly. In Year 4, all pupils learn either the flute or the trumpet; for those who wish to continue their music tuition beyond Year 4, this is provided FREE OF CHARGE.
We are open to employing 2 colleagues (part time) to get the highest quality provision for our pupils.
Applicants must have:
A music and / or drama degree
A passion for the arts
Experience of working with primary aged children, able to inspire and motivate
A commitment to delivering after school clubs until 4:15pm daily
The drive and creativity to produce outstanding performances each half term
How to apply:
Please send your CV to j.donnellan@chivenor-gst.org by Monday 21st October 9am
Detail your education and include all qualifications gained (with grades), explaining all gaps
Detail your work history, with dates, explaining all gaps
Provide the names, email and telephone numbers of 2 referees (one of whom must be your current line manager)
Write a short statement about why you feels the arts are an important aspect to primary education and what you would hope to have achieved after 6 months in post
Essential educational requirements
Degree in Performing Arts (or in music or in drama)
Essential qualifications
GCSE English and maths (grade C or above) or equivalent
Essential skills and experience
Experience of working with primary aged pupils
Employee benefits
Fabulous pupils
Excellent resources
Friendly and supportive colleagues
Join a family of schools committed to high quality arts education
About Chivenor Primary School
- Address
- Farnborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7JA
- Phase
- Primary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Chivenor Primary School website (opens in a new window)