Teacher of Music
Darrick Wood School
Orpington, Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2018
Job overview
An enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Music is required to teach the subject throughout the School from September 2018. We are looking for a musician who can contribute to the success of this forward- looking department, while gaining much useful experience for their future career. The successful applicant will be able to play the piano. An interest in music technology would be an advantage.
This is a part-time Music vacancy; however, we would consider offering a full time position to those candidates able to teach another subject.
The Department is part of the Movement and Performing Arts Faculty and from September will be housed in brand new, purpose built facilities. There will be three rooms for general class teaching and five practice rooms for small group work and individual instrumental tuition. There will be a Music Technology room which will be suitable for all classes. There are 15 peripatetic teachers providing individual lessons for over 200 students. We have a Music Technician who is highly skilled and supports all aspects of our work.
Many of our students are involved in the vocal and instrumental ensembles provided by the Bromley Youth Music Trust and are active in a variety of school extra-curricular activities. The department has good links with BYMT and Darrick Wood is always represented by one of our many performing groups at BYMT events as a variety of performances throughout the school year.
Closing date for applications: Noon, Wednesday 28th March 2018
An application form and job description is available on our website via the apply button. Please note only applications submitted on the School’s application form will be considered.
Any queries please telephone Mrs Deborah Crockett, Human Resources.
This post is suitable for NQTs as well as experienced candidates.
Completed application forms, found on our school website, should be returned to the Head Teacher by noon, Wednesday 28th March 2018.
About Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy for 1700 children aged 11-18. It is situated in Orpington, Kent. In its most recent inspection by Ofsted (January 2019) the School was judged as “Good” in all areas.
The school was founded in 1975. In June 2004, it was awarded specialist status in technology. In 2010, Darrick Wood converted to academy status and a new Sixth-Form building was completed.
In 2015, the secondary school was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark.
Headteacher
Dr Martin Airey
Values and vision
Parents, pupils and staff agree that the School’s core values are respect, honesty and responsibility. These combine with an ethos of high expectation, where the whole School community works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. This is all encapsulated within the School’s motto Revereor Vitam, to have a reverence for life. We seek to provide a caring, secure and disciplined environment in which all can learn and flourish. Darrick Wood School provides a broad and balanced curriculum founded on strong academic traditions, and encourages students to further develop through participation in a wide range of enrichment activities.
Ofsted report
“Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and are committed to improving their life chances. Leaders communicate their high aspirations successfully to pupils, parents, carers and staff.”
“Pupils are well behaved and polite. They treat each other with respect and dignity. Staff ensure that pupils are safe in the school.”
“Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. They value the leadership provided by the Headteacher and his leadership team.”
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