Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover)
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Bristol, City of
- Expired
- Salary:
- QTS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 20 February 2017
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2016
Job overview
Required from 20 February 2017 and will terminate 23 March 2018 or on the return of the post holder, whichever is earlier.
Applications are invited from charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified musicians and teachers for this exciting, rewarding and demanding post.
Founded in the 12th century and then re-established by Henry VIII in 1542, the choir school has traditionally educated boy choristers. Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy with music as the lead specialism. The school became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It accepts students from all over Bristol. 10% of the intake is selected on musical aptitude as well as the eight chorister places allocated in each year. BCCS is the most over-subscribed school in Bristol. The school received an overall judgement of outstanding from Ofsted in January 2016. Results at KS4 (2016: 84% students obtaining five A*-C grades including English and mathematics) and KS5 (2016: % A*-B grades 70%) are outstanding.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School has a long and proud tradition of music-making and the department enjoys a high profile within the school and Bristol as a whole. This teaching role has arisen due to the current Head of Music taking maternity leave but does not include her leadership role. The expansion of the Trust means that there may well be opportunities to be involved in developing music across other schools.
The Music Department
The outstanding facilities include a recording studio, two music technology suites, ten practice rooms, a performance area and Concert Hall. The curriculum staff includes the Director of Specialism (Eiron Bailey), Head of Music (Elizabeth Gleed), a third full time music teacher (Ed Shellard), a music technology teacher (Thomas Perryman) and a music administrator (Claire Wisener).
As well as the music staff, we pride ourselves on excellent visiting instrumental teachers. Currently 30% of the school have instrumental/vocal lessons and 50% of the school participate in a choir/orchestra/band. We have thirty two visiting teachers offering all major instruments for study, and there are numerous extra-curricular groups including five large orchestras, six choirs, two jazz bands, 15 chamber music groups and a number of rock/pop bands.
There is a rich and diverse extra-curricular programme with concerts ranging from formal orchestral works to jazz and rock concerts in a variety of venues including Bristol Cathedral, St George’s Concert Hall and the Colston Hall. This academic year sees the department putting on 26 performances including a Gospel Choir tour to Salzburg.
In its vision statement, the school states it will develop music beyond the requirements of the Cathedral choir and become a musical centre of excellence. Singing will be a major feature of the Academy’s life as will Music Technology.
The Role
The post may suit a full time or part time (minimum 0.6) appointment. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with creative ideas for developing pedagogy within the department and school at all key stages. You will be expected to teach at all Key Stages and therefore experience of teaching exam courses is an advantage. We welcome applications from all musical backgrounds.
You will be expected to participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the school. Please be very clear in your application about the particular areas you feel you could contribute to and your experience.
There is an outstanding programme of continuing professional development and in-service training in the school.
Salary
QTS. We welcome applications from NQTs and more experienced teachers.
Method of application
Further information and an application form are available from TES Hire Wire https://www.hirewire.co.uk/job/74218 or from our website www.bccs.bristol.sch.uk
Applications should be received as soon as possible and by midday on Wednesday 7 December 2016 at the latest.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date.
Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its students.
Attached documents
About Bristol Cathedral Choir School
About Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Gathered together, that all may thrive
The Cathedral School was founded in 1140 and refounded in 1542; the older buildings form part of the monastic buildings of St. Augustine's Abbey. BCCS is situated adjacent to the cathedral along Anchor Road. New buildings occupy the west side of College Square. Located in the historic heart of Bristol, there is easy access to a range educational opportunities and established links; these include the Colston Hall, Central Library, Bristol University & UWE, the Old Vic, St George’s Hall and the Watershed. The area has been the focus of Bristol’s urban regeneration via the Harbourside development and the School is at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Students come from all over Bristol.
The move to academy status was completed in 2008 and the new school benefited from a large capital investment with building works completed in 2010. Recent ambitious building projects, in collaboration with the LA to enhance facilities have been completed.
In 2016 the trustees established Cathedral Schools Trust. This currently includes Cathedral Primary School (situated on College Square adjacent to BCCS), Victoria Park Primary, Headley Park Primary and Trinity Academy has opened in Lockleaze. Other schools, primary and secondary, are currently in discussions to join CST.
BCCS welcomes students from all of Bristol. There is a Year 7 co-educational intake of 150 pupils and BCCS is the most oversubscribed school in the city. There are currently around 690 students in Years 7-11, growing to 750 by 2021. BCCS, in line with its admissions policy, admits a high proportion of looked after children (or previously looked after) and children with Educational Health and Care Plans (both well above national average).
The Sixth Form is established as a centre of excellence for A levels and now numbers around 400; a large number of students choose to join Year 12 from other schools in the city. The majority of students progress from the sixth form to a wide range of university courses, including Russell Group and Oxbridge.
The academy is a designated Church of England School with an inclusive ethos derived from christian values. There are no faith admissions criteria; students and staff of all faiths and none are welcome. The school has many events in the cathedral and there is a whole school assembly there each week which everyone attends. School values emphasise tolerance and respect for the beliefs of others; we are proud of the cultural and ethnic diversity that is part of our community. Students take an active part in promoting these values. There is strong commitment to charitable activities, driven by student voice.
BCCS is one of only a few state cathedral choir schools. The Music Specialism is at the heart of the academy. Ofsted referenced the exceptional range of opportunities. Over half of students receive instrumental music lessons and an even higher number take part in musical ensembles. Music making is inclusive and caters for all students. The eight choirs, orchestras, steel pans, jazz ensembles, concert bands and chamber music ensembles ensure that there is something for everybody to enjoy. Very high numbers of students choose to take GCSE and A level Music. A large number of students choose to join the sixth form because of the musical opportunities. Students progress to a range of prestigious opportunities including conservatoires and national choirs & orchestras. The cathedral choir enjoys a national reputation for excellence. All choristers from Year 7 are educated at BCCS, both rehearsing and singing in cathedral services regularly.
BCCS operates a vertical pastoral structure; students are assigned to houses and tutor groups (Years 7-11). Each student is assigned a tutor, who is concerned with the welfare and progress of each individual. There is a well-deserved reputation within the city for the quality of pastoral care, educating a significant proportion of disadvantaged students, including looked-after children.
There is a broad and balanced curriculum from Years 7-11. Attainment at both KS4 and KS5 is high and well above national averages, with outstanding progress outcomes. In 2019 38% of all GCSE grades were 7-9 (equivalent to A*-A), 84% of all students obtained 4 or above in English and Mathematics. Progress 8 was +0.35 at KS4; at KS5 results have been in the top 20% of value added measures nationally for the last three years. DFE performance measures consistently demonstrate that students make excellent progress from their starting points. BCCS was graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in January 2016.
To complement all the academic endeavour and achievement, BCCS offers a wide range of co-curricular activities. There is a proud sporting tradition with regular fixtures and tours, including Canada and Spain most recently.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is privileged to enjoy the services of a committed, expert and caring staff. Staff are extremely supportive of colleagues. CPD is at the heart of the academy and staff are expected to take a proactive approach to career development. CST runs a number of well-established MA accredited programmes such as the middle leadership course with a number of other schools in the city.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. This is an exciting time to join a high performing school as it continues to benefit from playing a key role within Cathedral Schools Trust.
Paul Atkins
Headteacher
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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