Teacher of Music (0.6)

To start July/September 2022
Inner London Pay Scale MPS/UPS
Permanent, Part Time 0.6
E1 0LB, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

We seek to appoint a Teacher of Music who has a proven track record of good or outstanding classroom practice.  You will be joining an already outstanding department.  This post would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs.

If you have the ability to motivate and inspire students, parents and staff then Bishop Challoner is the school for you. 

As Britain’s first federated school, our campus embraces two schools, Boys’ and Girls’ with a co-ed Sixth Form.  We have state of the art building and facilities and dedicated professional staff – Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers.  You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

We are looking for professional with:
-The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos and mission
-Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it
-A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages
-High expectations of student attainment and behaviour
-Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people
-Be passionate about teaching Music
-Good keyboard and conducting skills

We offer:
-The unique opportunity to develop gender-related teaching and learning in a federation of two schools
-All new teachers will be supported through our Early Careers Programme
-A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels
-Support with post-graduate courses of study, including Masters Degrees
-Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor
-Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests
-Supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
-Excellent resources that include two full equipped classrooms, practice rooms, recording studio, ensemble room, recital room, large store room and office; two grand pianos and nine upright pianos in the Department, two further grand pianos in the school and a 2-manual Copeman Hart organ in the Theatre; music tech facilities and a large collection of orchestral and other instruments
-A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

OFSTED 2021 (Girls’ School):
“New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all. They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements”
“Pupils value their education”
“Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of Music at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: ASAP

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please