Teacher of Music and Performing Arts
Newton Abbot College
September 2023
Ivy Education Trust is seeking an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to join our Music & Performing Arts department in the next stage of its development. Your challenge will be to teach outstanding and interactive lessons across different topics within the department leading to high levels of student progress.
Performing Arts plays a critical role in the whole college curriculum and wider opportunities at Newton Abbot College. The department prides itself in creating an environment where students' passion and drive for the Arts are fostered through engaging and challenging lessons, but also the opportunities for students to perform and develop their skills. This exciting and demanding role requires an individual who has outstanding practical skills in all three disciplines of dancing, singing and acting alongside exceptional subject knowledge. The subject teaches dance to years 7 and 8, within the PE rotation, and teaches both GCSE and Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre and Dance Pathway).
Music plays a critical role in the whole college curriculum and wider opportunities at Newton Abbot College. The department prides itself in creating an environment where students' passion and drive for the Arts are fostered through engaging and challenging lessons, but also the opportunities to perform and develop their skills. This exciting and demanding role requires an individual who is an exceptional Musician and can teach both the practical elements of the subject as well as Music theory to a high level. Year 7 and 8 students receive one hour of music a week and we offer both GCSE Music and Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Performance.
The extra-curricular opportunities that we provide for our students play a vital role in the success of both the students taking the subjects and the wider college arts community. Our annual Performing Arts showcase, ‘The Works’ brings together all ages to present outstanding quality performances that are developed in lessons and through the numerous extra-curricular clubs on offer. The Music team currently run a concert every term; a Christmas concert, a spring concert and an open-air summer BBQ. As well as this, the highlight of the year sees the annual production, produced by the Performing Arts, Music and Art department teams, which has grown from strength to strength, demonstrating the highest calibre of professionalism, talent and above all, student enjoyment.
Are you:
- an inspirational, creative, dedicated and forward-thinking classroom practitioner?
- committed to raising standards?
- creative, enthusiastic and committed to active learning?
- an excellent team player
Can you:
- demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills
- enthuse and motivate all students
- demonstrate incredibly high expectations
- believe that all students are capable of success.
If you think you can make a difference to our students and relish the idea of joining our successful, supportive and highly motivated Performing Arts & Music team in the delivery of an excellent education, then we want to hear from you!
The Ivy Education Trust works closely with all schools within the Trust and beyond. The Ivy Education Trust celebrates the diversity of each of its schools and is founded upon the alignment of vision and values that we all commonly hold to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.
The name of our Trust is inspired by the story of Dr Ivy Williams. Born in Teignbridge (Newton Abbot), in 1877, she managed what we would wish for all the children and young people of Teignbridge and surrounding area that we serve in our schools by fulfilling her childhood dreams and ambitions.
On 10 May 1922 Dr Ivy Williams became the first woman to be called to the Bar (formally recognised as a qualified Barrister of Law) of England and Wales.
The story of Dr Ivy Williams reminds us of the famous quote from Michelangelo:
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.”
The Ivy Education Trust supports and challenges all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible.
If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post.
If you have any questions about the role, then please see the contact information within the Info Pack.
Application forms and further information are available from our website.
Completed application forms should be submitted before the closing date stated below.
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th February, 9am. Interviews will take place the week commencing 20th February. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
Newton Abbot College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, you will undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and employment checks.