Second in Performing Arts (Lead Music Teacher)
The Queen Katherine School
Lieu de travail
Kendal
Type d'emploi
à plein temps
Détails du poste
Second in Performing Arts (Lead Music Teacher)
Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR £3,017
Full Time, Permanent
Performing Arts is a core component of our curriculum offer. At a time when schools are reducing the opportunities for students to develop their creativity and ability to express themselves, we have protected and invested in Dance, Drama and Music.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Music teacher to take on the role of Second in Performing Arts.
Our facilities are excellent with a purpose-built music suite with numerous practice rooms, a dance studio and two bespoke drama studios. Annually the department perform a whole school musical in January and a KS3 show in the summer term. There are termly concerts and a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. Last year we launched QKS Music School where musicians come together and create a band. They perform termly to audiences. We are looking to expand and grow this provision. Outcomes in all three disciplines are very strong with post-16 qualifications being offered in all areas.
The role:
· Teach, lead and oversee the implementation of the Music curriculum within the Performing Arts department up to and including KS5 (this may include supporting non-specialists at KS3)
· Coordinate and assist the running of departmental performances, concerts and events throughout the year
· Continue to develop the high profile of Performing Arts within the school and local community
· Lead QKS Music School
· Assist the Head of Department deliver the vision for Performing Arts
· Assist in monitoring and evaluating the work of the department to ensure consistently high quality teaching, learning and assessment
· Manage all peripatetic staff
This is an exciting time to join the Performing Arts department at QKS. If you are an inspirational and exceptional music teacher with the values that make us all Proud to Belong to QKS and you have the ability to take a leading role in in the development of the department as well as our extensive wider curriculum, events and performances then we look forward receiving your application.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
For more information and to apply, please visit our website: www.queenkatherine.org
Closing date for applications: Noon 19th April 2023
Interview date: week beginning 24th April 2023
To start: 1 September 2023
For any queries, please contact :
applications@thefellstrust.org
