Teacher of Music (Part time 0.5 FTE)

Do you wish to work in a creative school committed to the arts?

Do you wish to join an aspirational and collaborative department which is committed to improving the life chances of all pupils through creativity?  

Do you relish challenges?

Westminster City School is a successful 11-18 Christian non-denominational comprehensive academy for boys with a mixed sixth form. Ours is a lively and vibrant learning community situated in the heart of central London; with all the opportunities and advantages of an inner city school, where we have established connections with major arts institutions.

"You are ambitious for the pupils at the school. You are proud of their achievements and strive to ensure they do the best they can." OFSTED 2017        

You like us, will share our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting. We are looking for a creative and confident music teacher. You will be a proficient musician in at least one instrument. You will be required to teach a variety of key stages and abilities. There is a possibility of peripatetic teaching hours for an additional remuneration. This role is part time, 0.5 of a full time equivalent.

The music department is at the heart of the schools' enrichment activities with many extra-curricular opportunities.  We have an emphasis on high quality extra-curricular music teaching and an extensive music instrument programme which is open to all. We have a vibrant range of music ensembles including an established choir and orchestra.

You will have a track record of delivering consistently good and often outstanding lessons. You will be joining a highly successful department which achieved 100% A*-B at GCSE Music and 100% passed BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts.

We believe in developing our staff and have a dynamic and supportive management team and an effective CPD programme which includes a regular teaching and learning forum. We welcome applications from experienced teachers or NQTs. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. 

If you would like to discuss the role informally with the Headteacher or to arrange an appointment to visit the school please e-mail l.ellens@wcsch.com (Headteacher’s PA). You may also wish to visit our website www.wcsch.com to read more about the school. 

Closing date: Friday 18th May at 12.00

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 21st May 2018

Early applications are encouraged and interviews may be arranged before the closing date.