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The Role 

The successful candidate will teach across the Junior and Senior school (Year 3 to Yr13) and will be responsible for securing the highest standards of student achievement, specific to the subject, through combining first-rate instruction with the effective monitoring and review of student progress.

 She/he will also be expected to play a full and active role in the further development of a thriving extra-curricular culture at The Winstedt School.

She /He needs to have the highest aspirations for all our students’ development and achievements, both within and beyond the classroom and offer excellent pastoral care for all pupils. 

Key Responsibilities 

School Values and Ethos 

• To actively promote the school’s mission, vision, beliefs and values through enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life. 
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. 
• Follow the reporting procedure contained in the Child Protection Policy with regards to raising concerns about the welfare of any student.
• Act in accordance at all times within the school’s policies and procedures.
• To share and support the school’s commitment to provide an all-round, outstanding education for all our students.
• To always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students.

Curriculum 

• To deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum and contribute to the preparation and writing of schemes of work, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
• To facilitate and encourage high quality learning which provides children with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. 
• To deliver well-planned, engaging and creative lessons, ensuring that the needs of all students are met. 
• To differentiate appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access the learning and make excellent progress from their start point.
• To demonstrate excellent subject knowledge in all relevant areas. 
• To set students challenging learning and developmental goals, and to draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies to support pupils in achieving these goals. 
• To follow school procedures for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievements and to use this information effectively to convey progress in report writing and record keeping. 
• To provide students with regular written and / or oral feedback and encourage them to reflect and respond to their feedback. 
• To participate fully in the school’s co-curricular and elective programmes.

Management 

• To follow and implement school policies and procedures in and out of the classroom. 
• To provide a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment. 
• To value the home-school partnership, working closely with other members of staff to establish and manage good relationships with parents. 

Professional Standards 

• To attend assemblies, departmental meetings, parents’ evenings, school functions and other staff meetings. 
• To recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all students within the school.

Qualifications 

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, or a related subject.
• Qualified Teacher Status. 

Desirable

• Evidence of further post graduate study. 
• Post Graduate Certificate of Education (or equivalent).

Skills and Experience 

Essential

• A minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience. 
• Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England / International curriculums. 
• High levels of subject knowledge. 
• A proven track record of high quality Music teaching. 
• A strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of students, parents, colleagues and the wider community.  
• A commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils. 
• Experience of curriculum development in Music. 
• Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice. 

Desirable

• Ability to teach a second subject. 
• Experience of working with students who learn differently.

Essential Qualities 

• Ability to stretch the most able students, whilst also ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all. 
• Ability to inspire pupils with a love of learning for its own sake. 
• Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community. 
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills. 
• Ability to use ICT to enhance learning. 
• Energy, charisma and dynamism with the vision and drive to create productive learning environments and excellent outcomes for all students.
• Ability to work with and apply all school policies. 
• Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player with a sense of humour. 
• Willing to work hard and with enthusiasm, embracing the extended school day and avoiding a ‘nine-to-five’ approach.

Interested candidates please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 

Thank you for your application but we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.