Science Teacher
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- January 2020 (subject to recruitment checks)
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2019
Job overview
0.75FTE Temporary for two terms
We are seeking to appoint a teacher who is able to teach all aspects of Science at KS3 and a willingness to teach outside their specialism at KS4. Experience of teaching Physics at KS4 (and even KS5) would be an advantage but is not essential.
The position is temporary but it is possible that a permanent contract could be available from September 2020.
Situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre, the school has excellent facilities for science with three well equipped and modern laboratories and a full time laboratory technician. Group sizes are generally small with currently 9-16 pupils at KS3 and KS4, and 4-10 at A-level. As admission to the school is based solely on musical ability, the school has a varied mix of students from many different backgrounds with a wide range of academic ability.
Application forms and job descriptions are available from www.chethams.com
DEADLINE: 9am Monday 21 October 2019
INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 29 October 2019
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg Charity 526702
About Chetham's School of Music
Chetham’s School of Music is an independent, mainstream school with a sixth form, for children between the ages of eight and 18. The co-educational establishment, based in Long Millgate, Manchester. There is also boarding provision, with approximately 2/3 students staying at the school at present.
The school is part of the Foundation of Chetham’s Hospital School and Library, founded by Humphrey Chetham in 1653. The first students attended the school in 1956. Chetham’s occupies buildings dating back to 1422, as well as new buildings such as the recital hall, which was constructed in 2012. No academic assessment is required to attend the school – entry is based solely on musical talent.
Joint Principals
Nicola Smith and Tom Redmond
Values and vision
Chetham’s School of Music aims to deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to develop good learning habits. Students get the chance to showcase their musical talents by performing in lunchtime concerts. Teachers and children value each other and celebrate everyone’s successes. Pupils are urged to attend the performances of their peers, giving feedback and showing their support.
ISI report
“Levels of supervision at all times are good. Staff have appropriate levels of training to care for the age and needs of the pupils and the nature of the activity. The school has an appropriate and comprehensive written behaviour policy, which covers behaviour both during the school day and at other times. It includes the school rules, disciplinary sanctions, occasions when restraint may be used and also arrangements for searching pupils and their possessions. The policy is effectively implemented throughout the school.”
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