Teacher of Music and Drama Fixed Term

St Joseph’s RC High School

Teacher of Performing Arts – Drama/Music

(Drama specialist with the ability to teach KS3 in Music,

or Music specialist with the ability to teach KS3 in Drama)

TMS 2 £28,865 – UPS 3 £44,449

Fixed term 1st September 2023 – 31st August 2024

The Governors of this successful and oversubscribed Catholic High School are looking for an effective and enthusiastic teacher of music and drama. The school invites applications from well-qualified subject specialists to teach across two very successful departments; NQTs are welcome to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, inspirational and outstanding individual to join our innovative and collaborative team. With an 8 form entry and thriving 6th form this role will help to continue to drive standards through all the key stages. Our Performing Arts tradition is well known. Summer shows, Christmas concerts, Eisteddfods, School productions as well as performances in the local community and on the national stage have all come from the hard work and dedication of staff in the faculty. The post holder would be expected to work collaboratively within Performing Arts to enhance our extra-curricular programme.

St. Joseph’s RC High School is a happy, ambitious and very successful learning community. The school’s performance at GCSE and A level has been exceptional consistently for a number of years and the school balances its academic success with a focus on the wellbeing and care of every child. Estyn and Section 50 inspections have highlighted the many good and excellent features of the school.

Within Performing Arts we have the following facilities:

● Two large Drama studios that can be converted into a large performing space, suitable for audiences of 100 people.

● Integrated lighting, mobile LED lighting, blackout curtains, staging blocks, mobile staging rostra,

● Fantastic departmental library of classic and contemporary plays.

● Two Music teaching rooms equipped with 17 keyboards in each, iMac, chrome books

● 5 breakout practice rooms equipped with drum kits, guitars, ukuleles and various tuned and untuned percussion

● 22 Apple Mac computers for Music composition

Whilst the post is initially for one year due to different seconded promotions within the school, it is envisaged that a permanent role will materialise for the right candidate and in the right circumstances. Depending on the candidate, the weighting of music and drama teaching requirements can be discussed at interview, but the ability to teach either music or drama to A Level standard is essential.

Please refer to the ‘Candidate Brief’ for further information to include departmental information, job description and person specification. Further details about our school can be found on our website.

Closing date: Tuesday 18th April 2023 (Noon)

The successful applicant will have a customised induction programme.

This post will require you to be registered with the EWC.

The school is located close to junction 28 of the M4.

To apply for this job please refer to the guidance notes and complete the following three forms. Should you have any further questions about the role, please contact the Head of Music Miss B Doyle at the school.

• CES Teacher Application Form

• Consent to Obtain References Form

• Recruitment and Monitoring Form

If you wish to post please address to:

Mrs J Jarrett (c/o Mrs Jenny Harris)

Headteacher

St. Joseph’s RC High School

Pencarn Way

Tredegar Park

Newport NP10 8XH

Applications to be received by email or post by noon on the closing date.

If posting please ensure you have used the correct amount of postage as your application may not arrive until after the closing date.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Disclosure and Barring Service - This post will result in you having contact with children, the elderly, sick or disabled. The Authority, therefore, requires that by virtue of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Children’s Act 1989 and/or the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form – your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. Further information about Disclosure and Barring Service and the Council’s approach to recruiting ex-offenders should follow the application form, if not contact the person named in the advertisement. We have a legal obligation to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK if you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documentation such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role. We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. We are compliant with the Welsh Language Service Delivery Standard and are happy to support the delivery of interviews in the medium of Welsh if required. If you would like us to undertake your interview in Welsh, please state this clearly in the first line of your supporting statement.