The Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, hardworking and talented teacher of Music to join one of our most successful departments and to be part of a great team. Preferably, the appointed person will be able to teach across all Key Stages and ability ranges, as well as being an integral part in supporting the liturgical events throughout the school year. The Music Department runs a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including a band, orchestra, student, staff and primary transition choirs, and numerous small ensembles. A willingness to contribute to this exciting aspect of school life is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative and vibrant school as it continues to push on from its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted judgement. If you want to work with wonderful students, committed staff and a forward-thinking leadership team, this is the school for you. We are always striving to improve and we want you to be part of this journey.
Key Achievements
1. GCSE results are always well-over 85% for those achieving grade 4+, with progress scores regularly placing the school as one of the highest in West Sussex.
2. We have a thriving and growing Sixth Form.
3. A Level results and progress scores place us first in West Sussex.
4. We are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all categories.
5. We are a strategic lead in the Xavier Teaching School Hub and help lead the Bosco CET.
The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.
As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.
How to Apply
To apply for this post, please send in a completed CES application form along with a covering letter. Please email completed application to Jacqui Inglis or send to the school address.
Visits to meet Tim Hulse, Headteacher, and to view the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Jacqui Inglis to make an appointment.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Please note that we may also invite promising applicants in for interview prior to the closing date where early applications are received.
Starting date: Dependent upon availability of successful candidate.
St Philip Howard Catholic High School 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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