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Music Teacher

Chantry Middle School

Morpeth, Northumberland

Salary:
MPS - UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
07/01/2019
Apply by:
21 November 2018

Job overview

Music Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Music Teacher, 1.0 FTE (main scale or upper pay scale) to cover maternity leave of the substantive post holder

Morpeth Chantry Middle School, Morpeth, NE61 1RQ (9-13 Years Middle School, Headteacher: Mr Bryan Stewart)

Part of The Three Rivers Learning Trust

“ Pupils make strong progress in Years 5 & 6 as a result of good teaching. Pupils say they enjoy school and are safe. There are good systems to support pupils’ wellbeing, Pupils, parents and carers are very positive about the wide range of extra curricular activities provided by the school. All aspects of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are promoted well”.     OFSTED, November 2017.

Applications are invited for the above fixed term post to start 7th January 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Music teacher to join our strong staff team and to play a key role in supporting its ongoing development. The successful applicant will be able to teach Music across the middle school age range including both KS2 & KS3.

Chantry is a large middle school with over 540 students from Years 5 - 8, situated in the town of Morpeth in Northumberland. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and with very high standards. Our purpose is to show each individual that they matter and will be valued for their contribution to the world in which they live. We provide learning and enriching experiences to inspire, motivate, stretch and meet the needs of all learners.

The school is part of the Three Rivers Learning Trust which consists of seven schools. Whilst the schools are separate with their own unique identity, there is one engaged and supportive Board of Trustees, to whom each school reports.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Further details and an application form are available by accessing the vacancies section of our website (http://chantry.the3rivers.net/) or by emailing sarah.hall@newminster.the3rivers.net

Closing date is Wednesday 21st November, 12 noon.  Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 22nd November and interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 29th November 2018.

About Chantry Middle School

+44 1670 512874

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Chantry Middle School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational middle school situated in Morpeth, Northumberland serving students from the ages of 9-13. The school is currently oversubscribed and has approximately 550 pupils. It is part of a three tier schooling system within the Morpeth partnership of schools.

It is part of the The Three Rivers Learning Trust which provides education in the Morpeth and Rothbury area and consists of Abbeyfelds First School, Harbottle C of E First School, Stobhillgate First School, Thropton Village First School, Chantry Middle School, Newminster Middle School, Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School and The King Edward VI High School.

All eight schools have a rich and successful history and continue to be a central part of our local and regional community.  As a converter, multi academy trust [December 2011] we aim to build upon our successes whilst valuing our heritage, to ensure that our students are well prepared to succeed in the twenty first century.

Headteacher

Mr Bryan Stewart

Chief Executive Officer

Mr S Taylor

Values and vision

Chantry Middle School promotes an ethos of fulfilment, individual value and enjoyment, we acknowledge that our young people are individuals who possess differing strengths but who have a common entitlement. It is our aim to ensure these individual strengths have every opportunity to flourish and thrive.

Our dedicated and talented staff ensure that students are challenged to meet their potential, in a supportive environment.  We have a holistic view of education, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and cater for a wide range of interests through an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme.

Curriculum Intent

Our goal at Chantry Middle School is to be a vibrant and inspirational community empowering all with the confidence and ability to excel in their learning journey.

Our ambition is to develop accomplished students who expand their skills and knowledge to enable them to contribute to the wider community of Morpeth and beyond. Students are enabled to fulfil their academic potential and are well prepared for life beyond Chantry.

Our curriculum has been designed specifically  to develop accomplished students following these core principles:

  • Our curriculum is broad, balanced, inclusive and personalised for our students which enables them to develop their knowledge and skills.
  • Our curriculum enables students to develop their ability to read and have a shared passion and love of reading across the curriculum.
  • Our curriculum  enables students to expand their cultural capital through their learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Our curriculum develops the aspiration of students to aim high and challenge themselves on a daily basis with a long term goal in sight.
  • Our curriculum is underpinned by our core values of: reflection, resilience, creativity, responsibility, respect, aspiration, co-operation, care and achievement.

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