- To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area.
- To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies.
- To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To effectively manage financial and physical resources within the department.
- To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
- To work closely with the drama department. Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
- Operational and strategic planning (including formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
- Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
- Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role modelQualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
- Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
- Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
- Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
- Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
- Have good communication skills in speech and writing and excellent organisational skills
- Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
- Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environmentWhy join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
- We have a well-motivated and respectful body of students.
- We have a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a 'high morale' within the school
- CPD programmes to support and develop teachers in their career progression.
- We have a vibrant and extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and personal development opportunities, which broaden the experience of our students.
- We have a caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
- National College membership
- Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
- Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
- Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services. We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfil their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations. Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner. Previous applicants need not apply. If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 13th May 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date
Previous applicants need not apply.
Safeguarding Notice
As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
Equal Opportunities
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at Cardinal Newman School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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Head of Music - Coventry, United Kingdom - Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Description
Head of Music
Teacher of Music
Main Professional Scale
Full Time – Permanent
Required for: September 2024
Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. Whilst we are a Catholic school, we fully welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.
We are currently in the top 8% of school for progress at GCSE. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of our school. We are determined to continue to meet the needs of our students in an ever-changing world and we are confident that we will achieve our vision, which is simple: to become an outstanding school in all we do.
This is also a very exciting time to join our school as we prepare for the development of a brand-new, state of the art school opening in January 2026. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.
At Cardinal Newman School, we promote the ethos that everyone is 'Made for Greatness' and everyone has the right to the highest standard of education so students can go on to fulfil their aspirations.
Main Areas of Responsibility
The purpose of your role will be:
