Head of Music
The Priory School
Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - UPS plus TLR up to 2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2019
Job overview
Looking for a dynamic, versatile music teacher, whose passion for both the formal classroom and the wider life of music in school will increase opportunities for our young people.
The school has a strong focus on educating the whole person and this, combined with the large numbers of very talented students in our midst, presents a wonderful opportunity for the successful applicant. There will be strong, empathetic support from SLT for developing the provision of musical opportunities within the school and a wider team of staff also willing to be involved in order for music to be the heart and soul of the school.
Whilst excellent academic outcomes are essential, the ability to contribute to the wider life of the school will be a significant dimension of the post holder.
We take great pride in our school and you will be well supported in carrying out your duties to enable our students to be selfless, self-assured and successful both in school and beyond our boundaries into society.
The Priory School leads the Salop Teaching Alliance, which also provides exciting career opportunities for our staff.
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About The Priory School
The Priory School is a mixed, non-denominational academy secondary school for pupils aged 11-16 located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. It has about 840 pupils and was established in 1939.
The school was formerly a grammar school for girls. It converted to academy status in 2012 and is operated by the Priory School Trust. The school was also awarded Teaching School status from 2012 and is a business and enterprise college.
Principal
Michael Barratt
Values and vision
The Priory School celebrates its history and sense of tradition, as well as being forward-looking. The school aspires to achieve the best results for each pupil, regardless of their starting point. It also believes that education “is about developing well-rounded individuals, who are ready, willing and able to make their contribution to society”.
The Priory School calls on its pupils to work hard, make good choices, and participate fully in school life. The school encourages students to set an example to each other. It aims to establish an atmosphere that enables pupils to develop values of being selfless, self-assured and successful.
At the heart of the Priory School’s ethos is a strong, positive working relationship between pupils and staff.
Ofsted
“Almost all students make outstanding progress throughout the school. Much teaching is outstanding and teachers throughout the school have very high expectations of students.”
“The behaviour of students and their attitudes to learning are usually exemplary...Students enjoy a good range of interesting subjects. Provision for their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.”
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