Teacher of Music. 0.5. Permanent
Cockermouth School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HFThis job expired on 10 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
10 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
26 April 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Music. 0.5. Permanent job summary
From September 2021 we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Music to join this oversubscribed 11-18 school.
This is a strong department, with GCSE results of 87% grades 9-5 and 50% 9-7 in 2019.
The KS3 curriculum incorporates a range of projects using different instruments and music technology, and ensures all our students are prepared for the rigours of KS4 and KS5.
We aim to inspire students to enjoy music both in and out of the classroom.
Specialist tuition from visiting staff is offered in woodwind, brass, upper strings, harp, guitar, drum kit, keyboard, piano and voice. Brass, woodwind & string groups, orchestra, school choir and Post-16 choir normally meet weekly.
The department has a strong tradition of performance and celebrating the talents of our dedicated students in the school and wider community. An extensive programme gives students many opportunities to perform or compose during the year; some are currently working online with Orchestras Live and members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
We collaborate with the drama and art departments to produce our very successful annual school show: recent productions have included The Addams Family, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd and Les Misérables.
We are looking for candidates who can foster a love of the subject, develop students’ confidence in their musical ability and promote the highest standards of performance, helping to embed a strong culture of music and the arts across the school and beyond.
The ability to teach to GCSE level and above is desirable but not essential.
Cockermouth School is a Safeguarding School. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS.
Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Cockermouth School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1322 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cockermouth School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- camerons@cockermouthschool.org
- Phone number
- 01900 898888
Cockermouth School Academy is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.
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