Teacher of Music

The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  31 August 2023

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our outstanding music department. Our music department has a reputation for excellence, and this is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career teacher to join our experienced team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality music lessons for key stages 3-5, achieving excellent results, and inspiring students to develop a passion for the subject.

As a committed team player, the successful candidate will have the drive and energy to thrive in our outstanding school. The music department runs both GCSE and A Level Music, as well as Music Technology A Level. We have a team of around 20 visiting music teachers who deliver approximately 250 instrumental and vocal lessons each week. Additionally, there are thirteen co-curricular music ensembles, including choirs, orchestra, concert band and rock bands, which perform regularly throughout the year. We are looking for someone who is eager to take an active part in the delivery of these opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

Our music department works closely with the middle schools in the Dorchester pyramid, as well as with schools across the entire Wessex MAT. Therefore, there are numerous opportunities throughout the year to work collaboratively with these other schools and to make a significant impact on the musical education of children in the area.

We are a popular and oversubscribed school, with 2100 students on role aged 13-18, including 700 in the sixth form, set in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. We can offer excellent resources and working conditions, a supportive environment, and ample opportunities for further professional development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. Our superb music facilities include two music ICT suites, numerous practice rooms, a dedicated recording studio and a newly renovated theatre. In addition, there is an on-site nursery and sports complex. More information about the music department can be found under the Curriculum area of the school website.

Further details about the role

Further details and an application form are available on the school website (www.thomas-hardye.net). Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline, midday, Monday 27th March 2023.

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Thomas Hardye School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Thomas Hardye School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: apullen@thomas-hardye.net
• Phone number: 01305 266064
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-hardye-school-dorchester (opens in new tab)

We require an outstanding Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator to join a large team working to support students with additional needs at the Thomas Hardye School. We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery, a sports complex with company membership for staff.

Arranging a visit to The Thomas Hardye School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apullen@thomas-hardye.net.

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