Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

ECT / MPS / UPS

September 2024 or earlier

Full Time, Permanent, with Part-Time or Job Share also considered

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Music, to grow the role of music in the life of our school. At Barnwood Park, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. We are especially interested in hearing from people who have a passion for extra-curricular opportunities in music, and the vision to harness the talents and ambitions of our young people to create a thriving musical life in the school.

About Us

Barnwood Park is a co-educational 11-16 comprehensive school. This is a very exciting time to be considering joining us as we continue our journey as a fully mixed, growing and successful comprehensive school. We were officially recognised as a Good school again, by Ofsted in 2019.  We were fully subscribed for Year 7 in September 2023 and were reported last year as the most over-subscribed school in the county of Gloucestershire.

Barnwood Park have a committed staff team and a very high staff retention rate. We are looking for someone who will complement our team and support the school in its relentless focus on teaching and learning, seeking to increase the rates of progress and student achievements. 

In addition to this, we can also offer you:

· A strong and supportive Leadership Group

· An excellent body of motivated and innovative staff

· A diverse group of hardworking youngsters of all abilities who thrive on caring, challenging and inspiring teaching

· A comprehensive and exciting CPD programme for all staff with plenty of opportunities for career development and progression

· Professional support and development opportunities which will enable you to work creatively and innovatively in order to deliver high quality educational experiences for the students at Barnwood Park

Main Areas of Responsibility

· The main purpose of your role will be: 

· To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate and contribute to raising standards of student attainment. 

· To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students

· To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential, including through offering a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities in music

· Plus other areas as defined in attached documents

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will: 

· Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree 

· Have successful teaching experience at secondary level

· Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning 

· Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work 

· Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff 

· Have a good level of ICT skills,

· Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students 

· Have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary 

· Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively 

· Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

Application Information:

The closing date for applications is: 14 January 2024

Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

For further information, please visit the school website vacancies page—www.barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk/vacancies.

To apply please download and complete the application form and return with a covering letter to the Headteacher, either by post to Barnwood Park School, St Lawrence Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3QU or by e-mail to hr@barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk.

Safeguarding:

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Barnwood Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.

This appointment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the last five years, such checks and confirmations may be required in accordance with the statutory guidance.

Copies of the following policies relevant to the recruitment process can be found on our website www.barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk

· Safer Recruitment Policy, Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy, Equality Policy (p12)

Equal Opportunities:

Barnwood Park School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed