Teacher of Music – 0.6 FTE MPS
Required for September 2016
This is an opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our
oversubscribed 11 – 18 grammar school which will have 500 girls on roll, including 140 Sixth
Form students. The school is situated in the busy market town of Newport, eight miles from the
centre of Telford. Newport is also in commuting distance of Stafford, Shrewsbury,
Wolverhampton and north Birmingham.
The school moved to Academy status in 2011 and consistently achieves excellent results and
standards within a caring, supportive and modern environment.
Music plays a significant part in the School and we showcase music of an extremely high quality
through concerts and performances both in and outside School. We are seeking to appoint a
committed, dynamic and enthusiastic subject leader for music who would work with our faculty
structure to deliver the music curriculum to all pupils in Years 7 to 9 and possibly small option
groups at GCSE and A level. The applicant would also deliver a range of extra-curricular music
activities and support and develop peripatetic music provision and the use of the recording
studio and music technology.
We can offer you:
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The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents.
The full support of a professional team of staff.
The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy.
Professional development to support you in your career.
Are you someone who:
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Is an inspirational and passionate teacher of Music?
Has a strong commitment to running subject-related enrichment activities?
Wants to make a real difference to the lives of our young people?
Closing date for applications:
Interview date:
12.00 noon on Monday 1st February 2016
Monday 8th February 2016
Application packs:
Teaching Application Form (CVs are not acceptable)
School and Department Profiles
Teacher of English Job Description
Form Tutor Job Description
Person Specification
Supporting information
available from the school
website (www.nghs.org.uk):
School Prospectuses
Sixth Form Prospectus
Sixth Form Subject Details
GCSE Options Booklet
Please note that candidates invited for interview will be notified by
Wednesday 3rd February 2016.
Unsuccessful candidates will not receive notification.
Thank you for your interest in this post.