If you are a dedicated, driven teacher of Music who has a real passion for the subject and a drive to instil this in your learners/students then The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and engaging Teacher of Music with excellent subject knowledge.  The ideal candidate will inspire pupils to develop their skills through the power of music, nurturing creativity, performance skills, and a deep understanding of musical theory and practice. You will play a key role in shaping a vibrant curriculum that promotes self-expression, collaboration, and cultural appreciation, while supporting students’ academic progress and personal development.  The successful candidate will join the school’s highly ambitious, vibrant and high performing department working and collaborating with a dedicated and talented team of practitioners to instil a love of Music in all students. This is a full time, temporary, one-term contract for the summer term.  Music is a very important part of our school life and features heavily in our co-curricular offering to students.  Swing band, rock band, music tech club, percussion club and chamber choir are amongst some of the many opportunities on offer at TBSHS.

What we are looking for:

·         An individual who is passionate about music

·         An excellent classroom practitioner

·         A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

·         An individual who works well with staff and students alike

·         Strong classroom management skills

·         Knowledge of teaching at both KS3&KS4

·         Knowledge of teaching KS5 desirable but not essential

·         An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people

·         An individual looking to join our TBSHS community that works to develop young people into successful citizens.

·         An individual ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor.

What we can offer you:

Professionally:

·         A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment

·         A department made up of 2 modern, spacious air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology

·         6 designated Music practice rooms, 3 music stores and a music recording studio

·         Mentoring and high-level training - we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction.

·         NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential

·         Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.

·         Staff training days to support staff CPD

·         A highly visible Senior Leadership Team

·         A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students

·         Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and a large All-Weather Pitch suitable for both football and rugby.

Personally:

·         Competitive salary

·         Generous pension benefits

·         Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic

·         Free school lunch every day

·         Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee

·         Access to Mental Health First Aiders

·         Free on-site secure parking for every employee

·         20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)

·         Annual Flu jabs (free)

·         Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite

·         Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc

·         Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at school.

·         Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1280 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 137 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.

A large number of our students really enjoy learning Music and is an important part of everyday school life. We have a large number of well attended co-curricular clubs as well as music festivals and concerts. We have a strong history of success at both GCSE and A-Level. Each year, around 85% of students gain grade 4+ and 50% gain grade 7+ at GCSE, which is consistent with the typically high performance of students across the subject range.  “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” (Ofsted 2023)