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Music Head of Department - Part-time

Northfleet School for Girls Co-Operative Learning , Northfleet

  • Ref:KCC886-4040-162T
  • Posted:24/05/2018
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:04/06/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Northfleet School for Girls is a successful and further improving school. In February 2017 we had a very successful Ofsted inspection in which the following observations were made;

“It is clear that leaders, governors and staff at every level have established a culture in which everyone in the community is valued and treated with respect.”

“standards continue to improve in all subjects.”

“the school is a harmonious environment where pupils are happy”

Subject Leader of Music

We are looking to appoint a part time teacher of Music for 3 days per week whom is an experienced or aspiring subject leader. We are also interested in speaking to candidates who are looking for a full time position. If you have a genuine passion for the subject and want to join a high achieving school where you will support students to reach their full potential then we would like to hear from you.

To be considered you must:

  • Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Strong knowledge of the KS3-KS4 curriculum
  • Work well with staff and pupils alike
  • Be motivated to get the best of out of pupils
  • Have strong classroom management skills

As a school we will offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction
  • Extensive professional development based on your needs and aspirations
  • The opportunity to be part of a subject and whole school team which believes in working together to achieve excellence
  • A school which values every individuals's contribution and seeks to develop teachers skills and talents across all areas of school life
  • A school which believes that students and staff should 'enjoy the journey!

Northfleet Schools for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date of the vacancy.

 

Information about the school

“I love my job and the staff and students here create a safe haven and a home atmosphere.” Staff survey 2023

Our vision is that all students should "dream big and achieve" through the following:

  • High expectations in all aspects of school life including uniform, attendance, behaviour and academic achievement
  • Working together through truly valuing positive working relationships with staff, students and parents
  • Enjoying the journey, we strongly believe that all involved in our community can enjoy being at our school and create lasting positive memories.

We are at a very exciting stage of our journey to outstanding through realising the following:

  • Very strong academic achievement, significantly above Kent similar school averages
  • Continued oversubscription at both Year 7 and Year 12 (waiting lists Year 7 and Sixth Form entry)
  • A key emphasis that we are not an exam factory, we seek to develop the whole person with equal importance to academic performance
  • Valuing and developing our committed staff team through wellbeing support and further career opportunities
  • A strong financial position allowing us to invest for the future

Further quotes from our 2023 staff survey include;

"“Positivity shines through the school, from staff to students. All members of staff are friendly and approachable.”

“Personally, I have experienced exceptional support for well-being by SLT recently. I think that a lot of thought is given to staff well-being.”

“I think the expectations are great and the overall culture of the school is extremely positive”

“NSfG has high standards for the behaviour and learning of all students. I think this is made clear across all subjects.”

“Strong camaraderie among colleagues, with a good balance between seriousness to get the job done and having fun, laughing and smiling along the way.”

“I love the broad range of clubs available to students, and personally find running a club to be one of the most enjoyable and enriching parts of my week.”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs J Annable HR Co-ordinator
  • Address:Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8AQ
  • Telephone: 01474 831020
  • Email: personnel@nsfg.org.uk

Fax: 01474 335058

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.