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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

St Katherine's School

North Somerset

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Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2021
Apply by:
16 May 2021

Job overview

Teacher of Music

CST Pay Spine - Main Scale

Permanent Part time 0.4-0.6  fte

Required from 1 September 2021

Applications are invited from charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Music teachers for this exciting, rewarding and demanding new post. Are you an inspirational and innovative Music Teacher wanting to be part of an exciting team? We seek someone that can help develop the classroom experience to the next level and expand the co-curricular life of the school by leading and creating further ensembles. 

You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a love of Music and creative ideas for developing pedagogy and inspiring pupils. This post is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified colleague. We welcome applications from all musical backgrounds. Experience of teaching exam courses is desirable.

At St Katherine’s all pupils in years 7 – 9 study music and follow a curriculum that covers a wide range of musical skills and genres. Pupils are given the opportunity to listen, analyse, perform, improvise and compose. Lessons are delivered in a specialist room and we have 4 practice rooms to support group work. In years 10 and 11 pupils have the option to study Music at GCSE level (currently AQA exam board). There is potential to grow and develop this curriculum offer across KS3, 4 and 5 in the coming years.

You will be expected to participate fully in the co-curricular life of the school and must be able to support co-curricular music by expertly leading vocal and instrumental groups. Please be very clear in your application about the particular areas you feel you could contribute to and detail any relevant experience. St Katherine’s School traditionally stages a whole-school production each year. Most recently the highly acclaimed production of Miss Saigon provided an opportunity to form a joint orchestra with Bristol Cathedral Choir School for the show.

St Katherine’s is a dynamic, aspirational school situated on the edge of Bristol in a beautiful rural setting. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best. 

Music and the broader arts are at the centre of the vision for Cathedral Schools Trust.  We believe in education that encourages young people to be imaginative, knowledgeable, hopeful and equipped to make significant decisions. The trust values diversity and encourages excellence, striving for our students to be full of hope and potential. Music plays an important role in the life of our schools, enhancing the sense of community via performance and celebration. 

Cathedral Schools Trust consists of three Secondary Schools (both Trinity Academy and Bristol Cathedral Choir School are Specialist Music Schools) and six Primary Schools. There are exciting opportunities for our students to take part in joint projects at prestigious venues such as Bristol Cathedral, Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall) and the new purpose-built Theatre at Trinity Academy. 

The Headteacher wishes to appoint:

● An individual who shares our vision for St Katherine’s School as an establishment with exceptional music provision;

● An outstanding musician;

● An outstanding and inspirational teacher who is committed to providing high quality learning and experiences for all students;

● An individual with experience of teaching across year groups, either in your current role or in your teaching practice;

● A creative teacher who is experienced in curriculum innovation and development; 

● An ambitious teacher who is committed to professional development.

This is an exciting time for the school and we are looking for applicants with a passion for young people to drive their success even further. In return, you can expect effective support and challenge from our strong leadership team along with a hardworking, talented and passionate staff body. We offer an outstanding programme of continuing professional development and there is considerable opportunity for career development across the Cathedral Schools Trust. In addition, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has a long and proud tradition of music-making and there may well be opportunities to be involved in developing music across other schools. If you would like to find out more about the school please visit the school website.

Please read the job description and person specification for the role. If you can demonstrate that you possess the necessary experience, knowledge, qualifications and skills and aspire to our vision and values, we would like to hear from you.

St Katherine’s School is an equal opportunities employer in line with the 2010 Equality Act.  St Katherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to DBS Barred list and Enhanced Disclosure checks.

Closing Date: Midnight 16 May 2021

Interviews will be held during w/c 24 May 2021




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About St Katherine's School

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Head of School

Mr J Humphreys

St Katherine’s is a vibrant, medium sized 11 – 19 mixed comprehensive school situated on the edge of Bristol in a beautiful rural setting and part of Cathedral Schools Trust. We are warm, welcoming and inclusive and committed to high standards of learning, behaviour and achievement. We offer a creative and supportive team, supported induction and excellent CPD opportunities throughout employment.

Further information about the school can be found on the school website - please click here website. 

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