Teacher of Music
Sharples School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8SNThis job expired on 26 February 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
26 February 2024 at 9am
Date listed
6 February 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- T1 - T9
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a music specialist who is able to contribute to the effective delivery of performing arts at Sharples.
We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence: -
- Excellent communication skills;
- A high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
- Excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.
The key areas of responsibility will be: -
- To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
- To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
- To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
- To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
- To mark and monitor students' work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.
What the school offers its staff
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an oversubscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of music to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner. Sharples School provides a very effective and supportive induction programme for ECT’s. For experienced members of the profession, there are many CPD opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both KS3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.
Further details about the role
To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9.00 am Monday 26 February 2024. Interviews will be held on Monday 4 March 2024.
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sharples School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Sharples School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 333253
Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’
2023 Progress 8 score +0.82
National School Awards ‘Leadership Team of the Year’ 2022-23
Sharples School is an oversubscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.
Arranging a visit to Sharples School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Bolton and Lancashire, Blackburn and Blackpool