Teacher of Music (Part Time)

About the job

This post is suitable for an NQT

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching and Learning 
   • To possess and maintain a deep and secure knowledge of your subject and the pedagogy associated with its teaching
   • To create a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities
   • To support every pupil in his/her learning, making him/her feel included, secure and valued
   • To be consistent, fair and create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
   • To be aware of the learning needs of the pupils you teach and ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to fulfil his/her potential
   • To monitor progress against prior attainment and employ effective intervention strategies when required
   • To follow the guidance and schemes of work provided by the Director of Music/Assistant Director of Music: Academic
   • To plan lessons carefully and keep a record of your planning 
   • To undertake the preparation, marking and report writing, in line with the School policies, required to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards
2. Pastoral 
   • To conduct yourself in an appropriate professional manner at all times and support and foster the aims and safeguarding policies of the school
   • To be a Tutor, if requested. The role of the Tutor is academic, pastoral and administrative. The Tutor has oversight of his/her tutees’ general well-being and academic progress, and is the main point of contact for parents
3. General
   • To contribute to the organisation and running of co-curricular and enrichment activities as advised by the Director of Music/Assistant Director of Music: Co-curricular
   • To uphold the School’s code of conduct and the values of Surbiton High School
   • To maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils and be active in implementing the School’s policies on rewards and sanctions
   • To attend formal parents’ evenings and communicate with parents, at other times, as necessary 
   • To attend staff and departmental meetings as required
   • To undertake supervisory duties as required
   • To carry out any such duties as reasonably requested by the Principal
4. Professional Development 
   • To contribute, as appropriate, to departmental policies, schemes of work, digital learning and other resources as well as development planning
   • To attend relevant CPD training each year
   • To participate in the annual performance review, appraisal and development programme
5. Subject Specific 
   • To plan and deliver engaging ensemble rehearsals (both choral and instrumental) in preparation for the termly platforms
   • To maintain high expectations of all performers regardless of ability, seeking to provide opportunities for leadership and challenge
   • To be a team-player with innovative ideas for the progression of music provision at Surbiton High School
   • There may be particular responsibilities linked to the subject that may be added when necessary
   • As we are a fluid department, Music teachers are encouraged to embrace the opportunity to deliver curriculum and co-curriculum teaching across the Prep and Senior Schools

 Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications

• Good Honours degree 
• A postgraduate teaching qualification (QTS desirable)
• Evidence of further relevant professional development

Skills

• Be an enthusiastic teacher, with the ability to teach Music at all school key stages 
• Strong keyboard skills (desirable)
• A vocal specialism would be desirable, but not essential
• The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues 
• Excellent organizational, administrative and ICT skills
• Excellent conducting skills would be advantageous

Experience

• A proven track record of delivering on academic performance at KS4 and/or KS5
• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels 
• Experience of collaborating with colleagues
• Some experience at KS2 and transition would be advantageous
• Some experience in whole-class instrumental teaching would be advantageous

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives

Personal Qualities

• A dynamic leader 
• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• Positive rapport with pupils
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences

Attitudes

• A team player with leadership qualities and a reflective and flexible approach 
• Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
• Organized, energetic and able to self-direct
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life
• Ability to think creatively and imaginatively
• Committed to the Surbiton High School’s ethos
• High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct
• Ambitious and aspirational for oneself and for the school
• Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking the "apply" button above.

 

Closing date for Applications:                                                    8:00am, Monday 26^th April 2021                               

Interviews to be held week commencing:                            3^rd May 2021 

 

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com