Job Introduction
Carterton Community College is a rural school, with a real sense of community, bordering the Cotswolds and within easy commuting distance of Oxford, Cheltenham and Swindon.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and dedicated Teacher of Music to join our established Culture Music and Sport faculty. We are an ambitious and growing school and seek colleagues with passion and determination to inspire children’s love of learning and secure the best outcomes for them.
This will be a part-time or full-time role. The ideal candidate will be able to teach from KS3 through to A level. You should be able to deliver high quality teaching and learning and have a clear focus on the achievement of young people. Your role will also involve contributing to the wide number of extra-curricular activities run by the Music and Drama Departments, for example, ensemble and choir rehearsals as well as concerts and productions, according to your experience.
The post would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher, equally we would welcome applications from ECTs.
It is an exciting time to be at Carterton Community College – we are a good school and pride ourselves on embodying our values. In our recent Ofsted report inspectors found that our students make good progress and behave well, in a school where relationships matter and there is a strong focus on learning. They enjoy their lessons and fully invest in the school and happily rise to the challenge of our high aspirations.
We welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers.
You will have a proven track record of improving progress and raising achievement at all levels and will strive to give students exciting and challenging curriculum opportunities.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- A thorough knowledge of the Music curriculum.
- Excellent knowledge/experience across Key Stages 3, and 4. Experience at Key Stage 5 is not essential as this can be developed once appointed.
- Passion and dedication in delivering high standards.
- Experience in planning and adapting an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
- Ability to implement strategies to meet school development targets.
- Outstanding teaching and learning practice, with dedication and enthusiasm for Music.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The desire to have a positive impact on students’ lives.
In return we offer candidates:
- A supportive and positive environment with a culture of high aspirations, based on shared values.
- Continuous professional development to further your potential.
- A well-resourced department, complete with high quality Chromebooks, dedicated Music Computer room and a fully equipped purpose-built Drama / rehearsal studio.
- Friendly and welcoming students.
- Committed and professional colleagues.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school. For further details and an application form please email recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk. Application forms must be returned to recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk.
Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.