Peripatetic Music Teacher for Violin and Flute

DORMERS WELLS HIGH SCHOOL

MATHS and COMPUTING SPECIALIST SCHOOL

Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ

Tel: 020 8566 6446     Fax: 020 8813 2411

Headteacher:    R Walsh (Ms)   B.A.Hons. QTS MSc

We Have the Following Vacancy

Peripatetic Music Teacher for Violin and Flute

8.30 to 15.30 one day per week in the first instance

Salary: To be discussed at interview

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2024

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher of the violin or the flute? We have an exciting opportunity to work within our vibrant and highly motivated music department delivering the MISST programme.  

The successful candidate will:

·      Be able to teach both the violin and the flute

·      Have previous experience of delivering the MISST programme

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust and is proud to be one of only twenty-five schools nationally delivering the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MISST) programme. All students will receive a free classical musical instrument from the school, and will learn how to play this instrument from Year 7 onwards. The programme enables students to engage with music, helping to promote personal, social, intellectual and cultural development. Research has shown the positive impact that learning an instrument can have on raising academic outcomes.

Throughout all topics, an emphasis on perseverance, resilience and self-evaluation will help students to develop as successful learners. In addition to Music lessons, students have the opportunity to further develop their musical talent through extra-curricular peripatetic lessons. There are also opportunities for students to audition for our school orchestra, perform at celebration assemblies, awards evening and open evenings amongst others.

Here at Dormers Wells High School we have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students and our character values of determination, wisdom, honesty and service underpin all that we do. Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.

“Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe.” “The school sets high standards for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They are polite and courteous.”

Staff and student wellbeing is of paramount importance to DWLT and in addition to providing a friendly and supportive environment, the school also offers:

·      Competitive salaries and pay progression

·      An impressive wellbeing package, which includes contributions towards medical and dental procedures and eye tests.

·      Onsite parking

·      Cycle to Work Scheme

“Leaders support the well-being of staff… Staff in all areas of the school feel valued by leaders as well as by pupils and parents.” (Ofsted 2021)

Application form and further details are available from the school website on www.dwhs.co.uk. Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney at rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 17th April 2023 at 9.00am with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.