Teacher of Music
Graveney School, London, SW17 9BUThis job expired on 1 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2023
Closing date
1 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time: (2-3 days per week)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Required for April 2023, applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
The music department plays a vital role in the life of the school and offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities with regular concerts throughout the year (averaging one performance a week). Several of our students attend junior music colleges or are members of the LSSO and other London youth music ensembles. Recent leavers have gone on to the Oxford University, Trinity Laban, Guildhall and the RNCM. Instrumental tuition is an essential contributor to the success of the department and is provided to nearly 450 students by a team of over 25 peripatetic teachers.
We are looking for an exceptional musician and outstanding classroom practitioner to join our team of three classroom teachers, two administrators and a music technician. You will teach at all three key stages and make a full contribution to our extra-curricular programme. Experience of teaching up to A Level Music and strong keyboard skills are highly desirable.
You will become part of a dynamic, fun and friendly team who have built up a reputation of high-quality music throughout the local community.
What the school offers its staff
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, located in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career aspirations of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment
“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times
Required for April 2023, applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
Music at Graveney is exceptional, with many families choosing the school because of the strength and outstanding reputation of the music department. Our students excel academically, and music is a popular choice at GCSE and A Level.
Further details about the role
An information pack,
including The two-part Application Forms (Part 1 and Part 2) and supporting documents
can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Alternatively, further information for candidates, application form and job description, can be found at https://www.graveney.org/Recruitment/
(The selection process will comprise a lesson observation and panel interview)
Electronic applications should be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: 01 February 2023 (at noon)
Interview Dates: Week beginning 06 February 2023
Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Commitment to safeguarding
we are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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About Graveney School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 2181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Graveney School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 school, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment
“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times.
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