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  • Start date details

    January 2023

  • Closing date

    4 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 September 2022

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity cover until approximately October 2023

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Teacher of Music job summary

TEACHER OF MUSIC (MPS)

FIXED TERM UNTIL APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER 2023

Required from the end of January 2023, a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Music who can teach to GCSE and to A-Level would be desirable. The post is full-time and fixed term due to maternity cover.

A high value is placed on Performing Arts education in the school and the resources are excellent, a newly built dance studio was completed in 2018. This is a state-of-the-art building; fully equipped with mirrors, sprung floor and huge windows which makes this a very light and airy space. The building has its own office and changing rooms and the PEA faculty is housed in a purpose-built block. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and highly committed team. The post is suitable for an NQT/ECT or a more experienced teacher and a full programme of induction, support and staff development is offered.

Sheldon is a high-performing school with a strong record of success and an outstanding local and national reputation. It is a very happy school and staff morale is high. Our vision is to be a forward-thinking and outward-looking school, where aspirations are high and ambitions unlimited. A confident community, where teaching is inspirational, every individual valued and students are resilient, successful and proud of their school.

“The all-pervading caring ethos ensures that pupils are happy and able to thrive from the moment they arrive at school. The vibrant atmosphere created reflects the commitment to pupils’ enriching and positive school experiences.” Ofsted June 2017.

We are situated in attractive parkland on the edge of the rapidly growing market town of Chippenham, surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are good rail and road links to London, we are 5 minutes from junction 17 on the M4 and a 10-minute train journey to the beautiful Roman City of Bath.

Application process: Please click ‘Apply Now’ and download our application form and submit, together with a letter of application to hr@sheldonschool.co.uk

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

Sheldon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date for applications: 4th October 2022 (12 noon)

Please note CVs are not accepted

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 Sheldon School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1640 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01249 766020

Sheldon School is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire for students aged 11 to 18 and is the largest school in Wiltshire. Since April 2011, it has been an Academy.

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