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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Newton Abbot College

Devon

Salary:
MPS / UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
12 June 2023

Job overview

Teacher of Music

Newton Abbot College

Full-time

Start date: September 2023

Permanent

 

Newton Abbot College is seeking an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to join our Music & Performing Arts department in the next stage of its development. Your challenge will be to teach outstanding and interactive lessons across different topics within the department leading to high levels of student progress. p

 

Music plays a critical role in the whole college curriculum and wider opportunities at Newton Abbot College. The department prides itself in creating an environment where students' passion and drive for the Arts are fostered through engaging and challenging lessons, but also the opportunities to perform and develop their skills. This exciting and demanding role requires an individual who is an exceptional Musician and can teach both the practical elements of the subject as well as Music theory to a high level. Year 7 and 8 students receive one hour of music a week and we offer both GCSE Music and Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Performance.

 

The extra-curricular opportunities that we provide for our students play a vital role in the success of both the students taking the subjects and the wider college arts community. The Music team currently run a concert every term; a Christmas concert, a spring concert and an open-air summer BBQ. As well as this, the highlight of the year sees the annual production, produced by the Performing Arts, Music and Art department teams, which has grown from strength to strength, demonstrating the highest calibre of professionalism, talent and above all, student enjoyment.  

 

 Are you:

-      an inspirational, creative, dedicated and forward-thinking classroom practitioner?

-      committed to raising standards?

-      creative, enthusiastic and committed to active learning?

-      an excellent team player

 

Can you:

-      demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills 

-      enthuse and motivate all students

-      demonstrate incredibly high expectations

-      believe that all students are capable of success.

 

If you think you can make a difference to our students and relish the idea of joining our successful, supportive and highly motivated Performing Arts & Music team in the delivery of an excellent education, then we want to hear from you!

 

The extra-curricular opportunities that we provide for our students play a vital role in the success of both the students taking the subjects and the wider college arts community. Our annual Performing Arts showcase, ‘The Works’ brings together all ages to present outstanding quality performances that are developed in lessons and through the numerous extra-curricular clubs on offer. The Music team currently run a concert every term; a Christmas concert, a spring concert and an open-air summer BBQ. As well as this, the highlight of the year sees the annual production, produced by the Performing Arts, Music and Art department teams, which has grown from strength to strength, demonstrating the highest calibre of professionalism, talent and above all, student enjoyment. 

 

Newton Abbot College is an over-subscribed secondary school with a growing Sixth Form that is situated in the heart of Newton Abbot, Devon. Our mission is to support, challenge and inspire every individual to be better than they ever dreamt they could be. To achieve this staff and students share the same set of values and drivers that underpin an ethos of traditional values and incredibly high expectations and a culture of high-quality teaching supported by exceptional pastoral care. Staff wellbeing and professional development are always a priority and we work hard to look after our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their practice and, if they wish, further their careers. There is a very strong sense of community and team at Newton Abbot College; everybody looks out for one another and everybody is proud of their role; as together we grow our college from strength to strength.

 

The Ivy Education Trust works closely with all schools within the Trust and beyond. The Ivy Education Trust celebrates the diversity of each of its schools and is founded upon the alignment of vision and values that we all commonly hold to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.

 

The Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in all its schools so all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.

 

The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in educational provision. The Trust is determined that all children should be able to attend a good or better school regardless of where they live.

 

Our mission is to improve life chances for every child and young person we serve, through broadening their opportunities and enabling them to reach their full potential. We support and all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible. If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post.

 

If you have any questions about the role, then please email Zahra Bhiwandiwalla, Deputy Headteacher on zbhiwandiwalla@nacollege.devon.sch.uk

 

Application forms and further information are available from our website, www.ivyeducationtrust.co.uk or via email to people@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

 

Completed application forms should be sent to people@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk before the closing date stated below.

 

Closing date for applications is Monday 12th June at 9am. Interviews will take place in the same week. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

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Newton Abbot College is a mixed 11 –19 Academy with over 1000 students on roll with a large and diverse Sixth Form. Our recent full section 5 Ofsted inspection in April 2019 described us as, "a  harmonious school where pupils are thriving" and went on to note that, "pupils are respectful of each other and adults.  Their behaviour is consistently of a high standard."  

The College has undergone rapid change including significant improvement to examination results at Key Stages 4 and 5; levels of progress over the last few years have been outstanding and are predicted to improve further over the coming years. We are determined to build on our successes and, as a College with Academy status, aspire to be outstanding in all we do. We offer a real challenge and excellent professional opportunities to colleagues who are keen to contribute their drive, creativity and high expectations to our go-ahead College’s future.

Newton Abbot College was originally established in 1904 as the Newton Abbot town Grammar School, becoming Knowles Hill School in 1975 with the introduction of the comprehensive system.  In 2008, the school became Newton Abbot College.  Along with a new identity and uniform came a strong ethos of the highest expectations for student learning and progress.  In 2011 we gained Academy status.  Today, the College offers 11-19 year old students a challenging curriculum in a calm, purposeful, well-ordered community.

We are known for our high standards of teaching and our focus on student achievement.  At the heart of everything we do is the individual who learns here. Our focus is on giving them a complete learning experience so that they leave us as happy, confident, knowledgeable young people.  For that to happen, our teachers must stimulate and challenge them in the classroom and beyond.  We treat all our students as individuals.  We set targets and track progress so that no student can become invisible.  We are recognised leaders in this practice.  We endeavour to give our students the skills they need to become independent lifelong learners. 

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