Teacher of Music
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday. 1FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31/08/2026
Pay scale
- MPR - UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
At The Castle School we believe that students should have access to the highest calibre of performing arts whilst experiencing a wide range of creative opportunities to broaden their understanding of the world: through the curriculum and beyond. You will work closely with others in the department to help grow the confidence of students through enrichment opportunities. We are fortunate to have a thriving Music department.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Believe in a truly inclusive approach to education
- Be a team player; you will contribute to our forward thinking Faculty and to intervention programmes which support our students
- Be a highly reflective practitioner who is committed to learning and to developing their practice
- Be or have the potential to become an exceptional teacher
- Have a passion for music
- Demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships and be a positive role model for our students
What the school offers its staff
About us:
Here at The Castle School we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place. We value kindness, fairness and aspiration for all, and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
Our school is easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Wales.
We can offer you:
- A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values, ethos and vision that are lived
- An open and honest culture
- An established programme of support in place and access to a wider support network across the Trust
- The opportunity to work within an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to working together collaboratively
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Castle School website
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
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