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Teacher of Music and Music Technology

Teacher of Music and Music Technology

The Corsham School

Wiltshire

Salary:
MPS/UPS (£23,720 - £39,406 pa)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
18 March 2019

Job overview

The Role

The Corsham School Academy Group seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Music and Music Technology to join a department with an excellent reputation for academic and performance music. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional experienced or newly qualified teacher to make a significant contribution to the school. The successful applicant will be able to teach music and music technology across all key stages and should be willing to make a significant contribution to the extensive programme of extra-curricular music on offer.

The Music Department

We aim to deliver high quality practical lessons to students across key stages 3, 4 and 5. There is a focus on both music performance and music technology for all students. We follow the RSL Level 2 Certificate in Music Performance & Music Technology for KS4 students and Level 3 BTEC in Music Technology for KS5. We provide a variety of extra-curricular groups such as: Flute & Clarinet Group, Jazz Group, Choir and Saxophone Group. Our pupils also use practice rooms and classrooms to rehearse in bands at lunch and after school. We have a varied programme of concerts each year that includes Christmas, spring and summer performances. Our Music, Drama and Dance Departments come together to put on an annual school production which is a real highlight of the academic year. Recently we have produced Bugsy Malone (2017), Oliver (2018) and our current production Little Shop of Horrors is due to happen in July 2019. 

The department consists of two music classrooms which are both resourced with keyboards, piano, drum kit and a set of thirty iPads that use a variety of music and education apps. We also have a set of Mac computers with Logic Pro X software and iRig keyboards as well as other specific music technology equipment for our KS4/5 students to use. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to visit Real World Studios with our KS5 students who are studying the Level 3 BTEC course. There are three practice rooms that our peripatetic staff use for 1-1 instrumental lessons and these are available for students to use as well. Our resources also include a set of African drums, double basses, guitars, cello, violin and several small percussion instruments. 

The School 

The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.

The Corsham School is a member of the Leading Edge Partnership and is Transforming in three aspects of the SSAT’s Foundation for Exceptional Education, we have:-

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning.

• A caring and supportive department and wider school community.

• A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities.

As part of the remuneration package The Corsham School Academy Group offers excellent Employee Benefits, including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, together with discounts on High Street shopping, Cinema Tickets and Holidays.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form. A separate letter (no more than 2 sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post. 

Please download and complete the Application Form, and return to the school via email to: headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk 

Closing date: 11am, Monday 18 March 2019
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Corsham School Academy Group is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This appointment is subject to the school receiving two satisfactory references, one of which will include your current/last employer. This appointment is also subject to you providing relevant documents to the school proving your legal right to work in the UK, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service of an enhanced check for regulated activity, and confirmation of your professional qualifications.

On acceptance of a job offer a pre-employment health check will be completed. The appointment is conditional on all of the above checks being satisfactory.

About The Corsham School

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+44 1249 713284

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The Corsham School is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with just over 1100 students. We are situated in the beautiful Wiltshire market town of Corsham, within easy reach of Chippenham and Bath, and draw students from within the town and its many surrounding villages.

We aim to maximise potential as we continually strive to develop this school to be the best of the best. We will not stop our programme of continuous improvement.

Our academic reputation is a great source of pride; however our emphasis on developing the whole person is a fundamental part of the education we provide. As a school we promote individuality, independence and creativity. We emphasise social, cultural, moral and spiritual development and we pride ourselves on developing responsible, tolerant, global, 21st century citizens.

“Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They want all pupils to do their best and they make this message very clear.” (Ofsted 2019)

“Leaders want pupils to excel beyond their lessons.” (Ofsted 2019)

“The trustees of the multi-academy trust (MAT) have a clear vision for the school.” (Ofsted 2019)

“Teaching takes place in well-equipped rooms with specialist teachers.” (Ofsted 2019)

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