Music Teacher
Wellow House School
Nottinghamshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
Wellow House School is an independent co-educational preparatory school, teaching ages 3 to 13. We are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience to all our pupils within our idyllic surroundings near Sherwood Forest; the 20 acres of our parkland site provide unrivalled opportunities for sports and outdoor learning for all, as well as promoting the high academic standards you would expect from such a well-established preparatory school.
Our commitment to small class sizes means that our students experience a highly personalised learning environment and the security of being part of a tightly knit community. It also enables the teachers to know all students as individuals and ensure that each student is supported and encouraged to reach their individual potential. We are a learning community committed to excellence in all that we do, to achieve the best possible outcome for all our students.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative specialist Music Teacher who would see this as an opportunity to further develop our music curriculum in our lovely school. This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a well-established school where Music is a key priority.
- We require a Music Teacher who can teach across Key Stages including EYFS and who has excellent subject knowledge and musical skills.
- A committed practitioner, who will want to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning throughout their role
- A collaborative and driven individual who will support and lead on the delivery of the subject through inventive approaches including curriculum design
- A skilled music teacher who is able to offer individual tuition to students within the school day.
Visits are welcomed and highly recommended, please contact Mrs Dolby,
School Secretary on 01623 861 054 for an appointment.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st May 2019 at 1pm
Interviews: w/c 27th May 2019
Wellow House School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Wellow House School
Wellow House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school in Nottinghamshire. Located in Newark, it accommodates 150 students aged 2-13. The School began as a preparatory school for boys aged 7-13 in 1971, in the kitchen and sitting room of a family home in Ravenscar. The school began welcoming girls in the early 1980s and the pre-prep was added in 1986.
We place great emphasis on providing a supportive, caring educational environment at the school with pastoral care a central element of life at Wellow House. With small classes throughout, teachers are able to educate, encourage and nurture pupils on an individual level and help in the development of their knowledge, character and personality. The vibrant learning environment is one where children feel safe, happy and challenged to always achieve their best.
Headteacher
Stephen Thompson
Values and vision
Wellow House School aims to provide a broad curriculum for its students and for each pupil to hone their own strengths and talents. Their family-orientated approach to learning means every student is known by all members of staff and their progress can be accurately monitored. Sport is also an important aspect of the students’ education. The school boasts a heated, indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, tennis court and hockey and rugby pitches.
Wellow House prioritises English and maths, encouraging speaking, listening and reading skills as well as numeracy skills in all of its students. The school also fosters creative work in art and design and encourages sport in everyday life, enabled by excellent facilities.
ISI report
"Overall, pupils’ achievement is good. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successfully educated and the school’s aims are fulfilled. Standards are above average, and many pupils make good progress over time in relation to their ability. Pupils benefit from and enjoy an all-round education and achieve a commendable range of successes in curricular and extra-curricular activities, particularly in sport, where several achieve county recognition."
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