Richard Lander School
Location
Truro, Cornwall | United Kingdom
Job description
Come and work for a great school in a great location. Cornwall has far more than just beaches, surfing and world heritage countryside, we also have some of the best schools in the country with the space, facilities and drive to give the best possible education to the students we serve.
Truro is Cornwall's county town, it’s only city and the most southern city in mainland Great Britain. Truro has a booming population thanks to its location in the heart of the county and is a centre for art, culture and entertainment.
Richard Lander School is Truro’s largest secondary school. It is situated to the West of the city centre and serves the beautiful coastal communities of St. Agnes and Porthtowan as well as communities closer at hand. Richard Lander is highly regarded in the area and oversubscribed. At the heart of our work is a desire to see all our young people develop their gifts and talents to their full potential. Some people call this ambition, we call it ’being the best you can be’.
The opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an inspiring and engaging Teacher of Music (including KS4) and Drama (KS3) from 1st September 2024. This is a full time permanent position.
The qualities we are looking for are:
• An ability to work with the Head of Music and Drama other colleagues to develop excellent music / drama teaching across Key stages;
• The ability to support the Creative Arts team with joint school productions for example rehearse and assist in the directing of bands, choirs and orchestras and provide pupil accompaniments for services and concerts;
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and a good understanding of the development of the musical skills children need to become high achievers in KS3 and KS4;
• A good sense of humour and willingness to work as part of a team are essential.
The successful candidate should be lively and fun and comfortable using a range of teaching and learning styles and confident in the use of AFL and ICT as a teaching tool.
This post would be ideal for either a gifted NQT or an experienced professional. If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact our Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on 01872 242745 or email [email protected]
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.
Candidates who use the quick apply facility should also download the safeguarding form, complete and send by separate e-mail to [email protected]
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