Teacher of Music

Music Teacher  From September 2017 / Full time (MPS) Part time (0.8) may be available   

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future.  The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface.  Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas.  The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012 and gained the Exceptional Schools Award in 2014.   

We are looking for a talented, well qualified and enthusiastic teacher who wants to join our outstanding Creative Arts Faculty.  You will be required to teach music to GCSE and A Level, and to contribute to teaching and curriculum initiatives across our successful Faculty.  A willingness and desire to contribute to extra-curricular activity is essential.  

Within the Creative Arts Faculty you will experience:  

• Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results and make teaching an absolute pleasure 

• Excellent facilities, including interactive whiteboards, a keyboard & IT suite with specialist music software 

• A creative, supportive, highly capable and committed teaching team

 • Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a proactive and highly regarded CPD programme, supporting the development of newly qualified and more experienced teachers

 • London Fringe allowance

 • Subsidised gym membership; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont  

The best advert for working at Dr Challoner’s High School, however, will always be our hugely rewarding students  

NQTs considered; NQTs will be paid from 1st July on UQ3 (currently £21,158) until the 1st September when, upon successful completion and acquisition of QTS, will move onto the Main Pay Scale   

Responsible to Head of Department 

Salary / Allowances applicable MPS  (plus London fringe allowance) 

Start Date September 2017 

Application Deadline Tuesday 18th April 2017 

Interview Date Tuesday 25th April 2017  

The world is ever changing; Challoner’s Girls will shape that world.  

An information pack is available from the Vacancies section of the school website or from adele.cook@challonershigh.com  Informal visits to the school are welcome.  

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing. Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities   Policies; all of our polices are available at www.challonershigh.com The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.