The North East Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated and ambitious Teacher of Music to cover a maternity leave. The post will be based in Teesdale School and Sixth Form, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019. We would like our Teacher of Music to share their genuine love of teaching and learning and their passion for the subject. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our successful school to ensure students receive excellence every day.
We have 680 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and give them a great start in life.
Nestled in Barnard Castle in the spectacular Teesdale countryside and imprinted with the historic values of the Dales and our close-knit community, Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence. Within 30 minutes of both Darlington and Durham and just over an hour from York and Newcastle, our idyllic yet convenient location affords our staff an enviable quality of life.
The successful candidate will:
• Teach Music at KS3, KS4 and KS5 where appropriate.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to inspire students.
• Be proactive in developing professionally and reflecting on classroom practice.
• Give high quality oral and written feedback to students through interactions in lessons and marking of pupils work.
• Work as a critical Music teacher and support extracurricular activities on offer.
• Liaise with parents/carers on a regular basis in a professional manner through face to face contact and report writing.
• Contribute to our tutoring system as a form tutor.
• Be aware of and Implement the policies and practices of our school.
• Meet all of the professional standards for teaching.
• Any other task as delegated or directed by the line manager for Music
Deadline: 9am, Friday 11 December 2020
Interviews: Thursday 17 December 2020
How to apply:
Application packs and job packs can be downloaded below.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH.