Music and Drama Teacher

Music and Drama Teacher 

We are looking for a teacher who can teach music or two teachers, one to teach music and one to teach drama. You will need to be a dynamic, ambitious and energetic teacher who can motivate and inspire pupils across primary, Key Stage 3 and 4, to join our forward-thinking Creative Arts Faculty.   

As well as a good track record of excellent classroom practice, a commitment to high standards of learning and student progress, you will need initiative, independence and vision to build on current progress and projects.   

This is a one year contract from September 2018 in the first instance but has the potential to become permanent and grow in future years.  The FTE is between 0.3 and 0.5FTE over three days and could incorporate teaching music, drama and instrumental teaching, or could be split into different roles for the right applicants.    

The Department

The Music department sits alongside Drama, Dance, Art and Media in the Creative Arts faculty, within the department there is a Head of Music, Head of Drama/Dance and a Head of Art all under the leadership of the Head of Creative Arts. There are currently three teachers of music, one of dance/drama, one of media/drama and two teachers of Art.  

The successful candidate will enjoy teaching Music in a supportive and well-resourced department and must be prepared to contribute fully to the life of a busy department and faculty. Since September 2017 the Music Department has been delivering First Access Music with the Penryn Primary Partnership and moving into 2018-2019 this will develop to include primary curriculum teaching also.  

The School

Penryn College is a lively thriving college with an excellent reputation who cater for boys and girls aged between 11 and 16 years with a current number on roll of 1135 and we pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students.

In 2008 we moved into our £24 million pound new school building, which has a great range of resources, including an information rich environment, state of the art sporting facilities including a 6 badminton court size sports hall, the latest generation astro turf pitch and our own climbing wall. 

Our College buildings and 10 acres of grounds are used extensively by the community for adult education courses, sporting activities, performances and fund raising activities. Our unique relationship with surrounding primary schools - known as the "Penryn Partnership" - helps primary children to settle in to the college whilst adjusting to their new environment.  

In July 2011 we became an Academy and from September 2018 will be part of Kemeneth MAT with 3 of our feeder primary schools. We are committed to maintaining all those things that staff, pupils and the community value about Penryn College. 

To Apply

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our policies we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. 

Further details and an application pack can be found on the school website at 

www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/the-school/vacancies/

Closing date: Monday 2nd July at 9am 

Interviews: Week beginning 9th July