Head of Music
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Coventry
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
Head of Music
Teacher of Music
Main Professional Scale
Full Time – Permanent
Required for: September 2024
Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. Whilst we are a Catholic school, we fully welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.
We are currently in the top 8% of school for progress at GCSE. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of our school. We are determined to continue to meet the needs of our students in an ever-changing world and we are confident that we will achieve our vision, which is simple: to become an outstanding school in all we do.
This is also a very exciting time to join our school as we prepare for the development of a brand-new, state of the art school opening in January 2026. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.
At Cardinal Newman School, we promote the ethos that everyone is ‘Made for Greatness’ and everyone has the right to the highest standard of education so students can go on to fulfil their aspirations.
Main Areas of Responsibility
The purpose of your role will be:
- To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area.
- To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies.
- To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To effectively manage financial and physical resources within the department.
- To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
- To work closely with the drama department.
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
- Operational and strategic planning (including formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
- Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
- Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
- Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
- Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
- Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
- Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
- Have good communication skills in speech and writing and excellent organisational skills
- Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
- Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment
Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
- We have a well-motivated and respectful body of students.
- We have a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
- CPD programmes to support and develop teachers in their career progression.
- We have a vibrant and extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and personal development opportunities, which broaden the experience of our students.
- We have a caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
- National College membership
- Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
- Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
- Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.
We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfil their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations.
Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner. Previous applicants need not apply.
If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Friday 17th May 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date
Previous applicants need not apply.
Safeguarding Notice
As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
Equal Opportunities
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at Cardinal Newman School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Attached documents
About Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV6 2FR
- United Kingdom
LEADERSHIP TEAM AND GOVERNORS
HEADTEACHER
- Ms O'Connor
DEPUTY HEADTEACHERS:
- Ms Goodwin
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHERS
- Mrs Scanlon
- Mrs Perkins
- Mr McDonnell
- Mrs Chester
- Mr Franzoni
- Ms Nadiello
BUSINESS MANAGER
- Mrs Heffernan
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER
- Ms Wheeler
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
- Mrs Boland
Our Mission:
- Knowledge through the light of faith
Our Core Values:
- Living our faith
- Respect for self and others
- Dynamic, creative and innovative teaching
- An exciting, challenging curriculum
- Achieving the potential of every individual
- Positive attitudes and a ‘can do’ culture
Our Facilities:
Cardinal Newman School was opened in 1969 as a purpose-built comprehensive school for boys and girls aged 11-18. It occupies an attractive site on the north-west outskirts of Coventry. Over the years we have built up an impressive range of facilities to give our students a wide range of experiences and opportunities.
The school is made up of fourteen single or two storey buildings which provide:
- A separate building for most subject areas.
- A chapel for liturgical celebrations and individual use.
- A refurbished library providing books and multimedia support for computer aided learning.
- Eight refurbished Science laboratories.
- A refurbished Design & Technology area.
- A Student Support Centre.
- An extensive fully networked computer system including five computer suites and departmental based computers.
- A refurbished Post 16 Centre with Lecture Theatre.
- A Music area with rehearsal rooms.
- A large Theatre for Drama and Dance and 2 Drama studios.
- Extensive sporting facilities.
- A Chaplaincy Centre.
- Two cafeteria style dining areas.
ACADEMIC ORGANISATION
At Cardinal Newman School teachers work in subject areas with specialist facilities to deliver the best possible education programme for our students. A two week timetable operates, consisting of twenty five one hour lessons in each week.
Our curriculum caters for students of all abilities at Key stages 3, 4 and 5. We take time to ensure that all of our students are given the opportunity to access courses that are best suited to their learning needs and their future aspirations, whilst also ensuring that they are given as broad and balanced an educational experience as possible. Careers, Citizenship and Personal Development (CCPD) are taught by all tutors through our pastoral programme.
At Key Stage 4 (14-16) students are able to study for a wide range of exams from the traditional GCSEs to the more vocational BTEC qualifications. Students may follow college courses and Young Apprenticeships. A number of students take GCSEs in their home language such as Polish.
Cardinal Newman has a thriving 6th form and the number of students who stay on to study post 16 courses increase each year. We offer a range of pathways that includes the traditional A levels and BTECs at both Levels 2 and 3.
Communication is a key factor in the success of any student at Cardinal Newman. To facilitate this, parents have the opportunity to talk to staff and find out about their child’s progress at various meetings and visits to the school throughout the academic year.
PASTORAL ORGANISATION
Students are looked after in year groups by a team of tutors led by a Head of Year.
On entering the school, students are placed in one of eight tutor groups. There is close liaison with the feeder primary schools to work out the combination of students in each tutor group.
Each tutor group is looked after by a tutor. The tutor takes the register and looks after the students on a day to day basis. Some of their responsibilities include:
- Delivering a programme of learning called the Pastoral Programme.
- Giving help and advice to the students and their parents.
- Trying to identify and listen to problems and help to find a solution.
- Encouraging students in their activities and interest within school.
- Following up referrals from subject teachers which may be giving praise or highlighting a cause for concern. Tutors will decide the best course of action and may contact parents if necessary.
- Monitoring attendance, punctuality, uniform and homework.
- Keeping students informed of all that is going on in the school.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities which enhance the curriculum and broaden students experiences. Some of those on offer are:
- Sports Teams
- Orchestra and Choir
- Drama
- Competitions
- Drama and musical productions
- Residential experience at Soli House, Alton Castle and Dol y Moch.
- Foreign Trips Abroad e.g. Barcelona, Paris, World Challenge expeditions
- Computer Club
- Various subject trips
- Fund raising for Charity
- Skiing
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
CREATIVE ARTS
The Arts have an important role in the broad, balanced curriculum offered at Cardinal Newman which is a Specialist Arts College and has been awarded Arts Mark Status. All students have the opportunity to study Art, Drama and Music and take part in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities such as:
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Drama Club and productions
- GCSE and A Level Drama Showcases
- Concerts
- Battle of the Bands
- Art Exhibition and visits
- Young Musician of the Year
Successful Drama and musical productions have involved a large number of students from all year groups and have shown an enormous array of talent and commitment. Recent productions have included Little Shop of Horrors, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Jesus Christ Superstar. On average there are over 25 extra curricular Arts Opportunities available to students every year.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
At Cardinal Newman we believe that all children are of equal worth and have an entitlement to the full range of curricular experiences and opportunities. We try to ensure that all students can access the curriculum by providing a differentiated approach to learning where activities are matched to students’ abilities and needs. We hope that this will give all students the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
All students have individual needs, but some have special educational needs related to learning, medical and/or social, emotional and behavioural issues. Such needs may require support from our Student Support Centre. This may involve help with basic literacy or numeracy, development of social skills or behaviour management and may be short term or on-going support.
The mission of the Student Support Centre (SSC) is to ensure that every student with difficulties receives as much help and support as is possible. This support may be for learning, behaviour, medical or personal difficulties. We aim to help all students achieve their potential. THE CATHOLIC LIFE OF THE SCHOOL.
Finally, and most importantly, our school is a faith community with a strong Catholic ethos. This impacts on all aspects of school life. It is demonstrated particularly by:
- 10% of curriculum time devoted to RE
- The study of RE is compulsory for all students, including Sixth Form
- Weekly tutor group masses and daily prayer
- Yearly House masses and masses on Holy Days of Obligation
- Regular support from our priest Chaplain
- A Lay Chaplain who leads a Chaplaincy Team
- Student retreats at school and residential centres
- Strong links to Diocesan Youth Groups (BCYS)
- Vocations Days
- Lenten activities and a commitment to charitable works
- Opportunities to visit Lourdes
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