Teacher of Music – Easter start

Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational teacher of Music with the ability to teach across Years 7 to 13. As a key part of the Creative Arts faculty, you will play an essential role in school bands, performances, concerts and shows, therefore a strong commitment to extracurricular activities is a requirement of the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages (progress 8 in 21/22 was +0.25).

Our vision for all our pupils is that they are valued and inspired to be the best that they can be. We seek to develop the following 4 qualities in our pupils:

• Aspiration – Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
• Respect – Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
• Resilience – Whickham students persevere with challenges especially when faced with setbacks.
• Empathy – Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.

One of our unique strengths and selling points is our commitment to staff which includes:

• Reduced teaching allocation to allow for each faculty to meet collaboratively for an hour each fortnight in specialist subject teams to support subject specific pedagogy and development
• Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. childcare, bicycle, electric vehicles)
• Leadership and Teaching & Learning development opportunities
• A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
• An ECT programme which receives very positive feedback
• Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours
• Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school

Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification.

We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Philip Noble on pnoble@whickhamschool.org if you wish to arrange a time to see the school. Applications should be submitted by 9am on 31st January 2023 via the apply now button on the TES website https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-music-gateshead-1766005

• Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• We have a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the school.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.