Full Time Head of Music
Priory School
Portsmouth
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2019
Job overview
FULL TIME HEAD OF MUSIC
Required for January 2020
“This is a good school” – Ofsted Nov 2016
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented leader to join the Music department from January 2020. We would welcome applications from both aspirant and experienced leaders.
Are you passionate about music teaching and creating an engaging and enriching musical curriculum with exciting opportunities for students? Do you wish to empower learners to enjoy, respect and achieve in their musical journeys and outcomes? Are you an innovative and reflective practitioner with a clear vision of outstanding practice?
Are you able to:
• Inspire and innovate?
• Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)?
• Create independent and resilient thinkers?
• Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation?
• Optimise musical learning for all?
Then come and see us. In return we can offer:
• A supportive learning environment with a team that will make you think every day, with additional timetabled sessions dedicated to your own professional development;
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our young people;
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn in our ‘good’ school;
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression;
• Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing and discount scheme
Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory school is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust. We have been graded as a good school at our last Ofsted inspection (November 2016).
Priory School Safeguarding Statement:
Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Closing Date: Friday 18th Oct 2019 (noon)
Interview Date: Week commencing 21st Oct 2019
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About Priory School
Portsmouth and Southsea
Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city .From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval and maritime heritage, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, great places to eat and miles of beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for absolutely everyone.
Ideally situated on the south coast of England, the UK’s only island city has magnificent museums, live music venues, contemporary art galleries, two cathedrals, a diverse literary heritage, nightlife, festivals and countless events throughout the year.
If there are big, outdoor events in Portsmouth, chances are they'll be hosted on Southsea Common, a 100-acre open space right on the seafront. It's a popular location for sports, picnics and dog walks. Recently, the Common has also hosted a number of high-profile events, including the America's Cup World Series and Victorious music festival.
Not forgetting, of course, what is fast becoming the modern emblem of Portsmouth - the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. This imposing structure stretches 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays .
With all this and more on offer in one small island, Portsmouth certainly is the Great Waterfront City.
Priory School
Priory School has been proudly serving its local community for over 100 years. It is a comprehensive school of over 1200 students.
In 2014 the school joined the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) and in 2022 secured the best results in the history of the school.
· The best GCSE performance in Priory’s history.
· Above national average in English.
· Above national average in Maths.
· Above national average for overall progress.
· Above national average for the academically more able.
· Above national average for students with specific learning needs.
GCSE results are enormously important but they are not the only thing that characterises Priory School. Our students raise money for charity, excel on the sporting field, perform with distinction in school productions, dance shows and musical recitals and they enjoy numerous trips and visits that culminated in the first expedition to Iceland in the summer of 2016. Perhaps most rewarding is that there is also a genuine sense of gratitude and affection towards staff from our students as they recognise the huge efforts that staff make in supporting their efforts and achievements.
New appointments can expect,
· Outstanding support from colleagues.
· High quality professional development in the Bohunt Education Trust.
· Opportunities to work in more than one school in the Trust.
· Accelerated career opportunities and Leadership development.
· Accelerated pay opportunities for high performance.
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