Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover)
The Park Community School, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AXThis job expired on 5 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1-UPS3
Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover) job summary
Required no later than October 2021 half term, we are seeking an enthusiastic, well qualified, teacher of Music with the ability to make an impact in the classroom and beyond, a track record of high quality outcomes in the classroom. This post arises due to a maternity leave for our current Head of Department (Oct/November 21).
The postholder will initially enjoy support form the current HoD and then work alongside our existing music teacher with support form other leadership colleagues. We seek a highly effective teacher and leader with a commitment to students of all ability in a comprehensive secondary school. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail and be clear on what excellence looks like in the classroom and in performance. We will offer in return students’ who enter the school with above national average KS2 results; a centralised, resourced curriculum; an extensive CPD programme including leadership development; and a supportive and caring team who are dedicated to making a difference.
The successful candidate may also be expected to join our team of tutors supporting our pastoral care system. This post will be offered on a full time basis.
This is a great opportunity for new entrants or experienced colleagues to join a dynamic and supportive department and school .
The ability to offer a second subject such as Drama, would be advantageous.
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 The Park Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Park Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theparkschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01271 373131
The Park Community School is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon. It caters for students aged 11 to 16 and has approximately 1440 students enrolled.
The Park Community School was founded in 1910 and was first known as Barnstaple Grammar School. The school took its current name in 1973 when it became a comprehensive. Since then, the school has grown and has an enviable reputation within the local community. A new headteacher was appointed in September 2015 and with the new leadership came a renewed focus on staff development and Teaching and Learning. The school is oversubscribed for the rising year 7, this is a true reflection of the recent developments and school journey.
The school is organised around a traditional House system, comprising of 5 houses, each with two tutor groups per year. The house system promotes strong pastoral care balanced with a healthy level of competition.
The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship.
Ofsted report:
"Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school."
"The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful."
"The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff."
"The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"
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