Teacher of Level 3 BTEC SD Performing Arts, A level Music, and/or A level Theatre Studies
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Possibly 1st June 2018 or 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2017
Job overview
Part time/Full time Teacher(s) of Level 3 BTEC SD Performing Arts, A level Music, and/or A level Theatre Studies.
Scale: MPS/UPS, part time 0.24FTE ranging to full time 1.0FTE
This is an exciting time to join Durham Sixth Form Centre; we are an oversubscribed post-16 institution; our results are significantly above National Averages; we are expanding our premises; we have gained external recognition and national awards for our work.
We know that the very best way to provide outstanding education is to ensure our staff are outstanding. With this in mind we wish to appoint outstanding teachers to our Arts, Business and English Faculty to deliver lively, exciting and challenging lessons in:
BTEC SD Performing Arts (Pearson)
A level Music (Edexcel)
A level Theatre Studies (AQA)
The successful candidate will have exceptional planning and time management skills; be able to inspire and challenge both students and colleagues; have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents, the media and governors; have evidence of outstanding results and student outcomes; and be committed to working in an inclusive environment in support of the values, vision, purpose and direction of Durham Sixth Form Centre.
The job description, person specification and application form are available from our website www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk or alternatively from the Headteacher’s PA – Janice Walker. Applicants should complete the standard application form and submit a short letter that details the position they are interested in applying for (for example: part-time Performing Arts teacher or full-time Performing Arts and Music teacher); and how their skills would meet the needs of the post. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at 12.30pm. The provisional interview date is Friday 1st December 2017.
“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
Attached documents
About Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Providence Row, The Sands, Durham City
- County Durham
- DH1 1SG
- United Kingdom
Durham Sixth Form Centre, located in Durham city centre, is one of the four largest post-16 schools in the country. It offers places for around 1,300 students from over 50 different secondary schools across County Durham, Sunderland and into Northumberland.
Durham Sixth Form Centre was built in 1913 as a girls’ grammar school and converted into a sixth form in 1983. The original school building has been significantly added to and now includes a science block, 210-seat theatre, plus three centres for resources, visual arts and leisure. Plans to further extend the school are ongoing.
Headteacher
Ellen Beveridge
Values and vision
“Learn, achieve, succeed” are the words encapsulating the ambitions that Durham Sixth Form Centre has for its students. It aims to provide high-quality, inspirational teaching and learning, and to offer excellent support, care and guidance. Personal and professional integrity are highly valued. The school offers the most extensive range of A-levels in the area, in addition to BTEC qualifications and other Level 3 courses. All students are assigned a tutor and pastoral learning leader. There is a strong professional development programme, confirmed by achievement of CPD accreditation, Investors in People status and the Governor Mark.
Ofsted report
“Relationships between teachers and their students are strong and characterised by mutual respect and high expectations. The teaching makes a good impact on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education, for example through the extensive range of activities available in addition to the curriculum."
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