Teacher of Music and Performing Arts

St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone

Teacher of Music and Performing Arts
Information booklet for prospective applicants

St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in joining our team as a Full-time Teacher of Music and Performing Arts at St Dominic’s
Priory School in Stone.

St Dominic’s Priory School is a small, exceptionally friendly and highly successful Catholic independent co-educational
school, educating pupils from Pre-school through to age  16. While rooted in Catholic values, we warmly welcome
children of all faiths and backgrounds.

At  the  heart  of  our  ethos  is  a  commitment  to  educating  the  whole  person.  We  strive  to  identify  and  nurture  the
individual strengths of every  child, enabling them to flourish academically  and personally. Our students develop a
strong sense of purpose, growing into confident, independent young people who are well prepared to embrace life’s
opportunities. They combine  enthusiasm and enjoyment in learning with a genuine  determination to achieve, and
they thrive when given responsibility.

We are proud to be recognised as one of the top-performing non-selective schools in the area. Our students have once
again achieved outstanding GCSE results, with a 100% pass rate across all subjects this year. Consistently performing
significantly above the national average, our results reflect our commitment to delivering an exceptional all-round
education.

Our school environment continues to evolve, with a newly constructed three-storey teaching facility that has further
enhanced the educational experience for both students and staff. We operate a two-form entry in the senior school,
with small class sizes capped at 20 pupils. This ensures that every child is truly known, supported, and encouraged to
reach their full potential.

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated teacher of Music and performing Arts who is passionate about raising
attainment and aspirations. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Music at Key Stage 3 and GCSE
level and Performing Arts at KS4 towards a technical Award.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a caring, supportive and close-knit environment, alongside excellent
opportunities for professional development and career progression.

I very much hope you will consider applying for this role. I would be delighted to speak with you further and to welcome
you to visit the school for a tour, so you can experience first-hand what makes our community so special.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Rebecca Harrison
Headteacher

The Role:

St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone

Teacher of Music and Performing Arts, Stone, Staffordshire

Dates:

Salary:

Job to start September 2026

Staffordshire Teachers’ Pay Scale based on experience

Teaching:

Key Stage 3 & 4

Location:

Stone

Contract type:

Permanent

The application form and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 should be returned to:

Mrs Rebecca Harrison
Headteacher
St Dominic’s Priory School
37 Station Road
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8ER

All relevant documents (application form and job description) are available to download from this site or
the school website www.stdominicspriory.co.uk (found under ‘About, Job Vacancies’).

Please return all applications to Rebecca.harrison@stdominicspriory.co.uk for the attention of Mrs
Harrison.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. As we operate in an educational environment the role is dependent
on an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 5th May 2026

Interview date: 13th May 2026

St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone

Job Context and Purpose

St Dominic’s Priory School is an independent Catholic school catering for around 220 pupils aged 3-16. We
deliver  an  excellent education,  sporting  provision  and  a  variety of  music,  drama,  arts  and  extracurricular
opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment.

We are centrally located within North Staffordshire and the school is situated in the picturesque canal
town of Stone, within easy reach of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Uttoxeter, Cheadle
and the surrounding villages. Stone Railway Station is only a 5-minute walk from school.

Our School Mission Statement is ‘Living and Learning with Christ as our Guide’.  The aims and ethos of the
school are to create a love of learning in a friendly and happy environment, nurture individuality and instil
in our students a sense of community spirit, rooted in Gospel values.

We wish to provide each child with tools that will equip them to, not only succeed academically, but
contribute positively to a society in which values of justice and compassion are paramount.

St Dominic’s welcomes children of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds and within our school community
diversity is recognised and respected.

Investing time and individual attention in all our students helps them to develop into confident, nurturing
and caring individuals who are ready to go out into the world and make a difference.

The school has consistently been Graded ‘Excellent” by ISI inspectorates.

Our Music Department is part of our Performing Arts Team, a significant team within the school which
includes Drama, Dance and Art.

The right candidate for this job will be an inspirational teacher who is committed to raising the attainment
and aspirations of our students.  In return you will have the opportunity to work in a caring and friendly
environment and further your professional career and development.

Candidates for this post should be:

•  Able to deliver and coordinate GCSE Music, the technical Award in KS4 Performing Arts and KS3

Drama

•  Deliver a programme of concerts, including annual musical productions
•  Have the ability to manage the school choir and also take responsibility for the school’s peripatetic

offering (external staff)

•  Have proficient keyboard skills (which will be demonstrated at the interview) and ideally have

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further instrumental abilities
Inspiring and able to motivate and challenge students across the ability range to make rapid
progress and achieve their potential

•  Able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills
•  Bold, optimistic and persistent in setting and achieving high standards
•  A willingness to help with extra-curricular activities

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment.

St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone

The job profile for Teacher of Music and Performing Arts

JOB TITLE:

DURATION / HOURS:
PAY:
ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:
SELECTION PROCESS:

Teacher of Music and Performing Arts
(Full time, Part time could be considered)
Permanent post with effect from September 2026
Staffordshire Teachers’ Pay Scale based on experience
All teachers with suitable skills and experience
Method: Please complete the application form.
Deadline: TBC

PURPOSE OF THE POST:
•  To teach Music and Performing Arts to the full range of abilities from Years 7 to 11.
•  To ensure appropriate differentiation for students.
•  To ensure high levels of attainment and progress in Music and Performing Arts.
•  To  lead  the  department  in  challenging  under-achievement  with  a  particular  focus  on  those  who  are

disadvantaged.

•  To carry out any other specific duty assigned by the headteacher or senior leadership team.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

To work and lead the Music and Performing Arts Department in the following areas:

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Plan engaging lessons which motivate and inspire individual students and groups of students to
achieve beyond what they thought possible
To establish and then maintain the highest expectations about what the students are capable of
achieving
To arrange, wherever appropriate, Music and Performing Arts enrichment activities
To set regular and meaningful homework which fosters independent learning skills amongst the
students in Music and Performing Arts
To assess work regularly and provide oral and written feedback on an on-going basis so that
students can make progress
Maintain up-to-date records on students’ achievements including what grade they are at and
what they need to do to progress to the next grade
Keep parents and other members of staff informed of the progress that is being made by the
students in Music and Performing Arts
Seize every opportunity for professional development both within the Music and Performing
Arts curriculum and within general pedagogy so that the subject and the school stay abreast of
the latest educational initiatives within Music and Performing Arts education.  This includes
activities on school in-service training days or related to those days
Implement a process of self-evaluation which informs future practice
Promote educational inclusion with a wide range of teaching and behaviour strategies
Encourage and listen to the “student voice” about learning within the subject

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12.  Maintain the highest standards of behaviour
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To participate in the pastoral system, undertaking the role of form tutor as appropriate
To make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of St Dominic’s Priory School as a
Catholic school
To participate in providing cover for lessons and exam supervision according to current school
arrangements
To take an active role in the marketing of St Dominic’s Priory School.

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1  Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge/Skills

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Personal Qualities

St. Dominic’s Priory School in Stone

Person Specification – Teacher of Music and Performing Arts

Desirable
Further professional study

A desire for further professional development
and promotion

Essential
Qualified Teacher Status
Honours Degree in Music and Performing Arts or
related course
Experience of teaching Music and Performing Arts to
a range of key stages and abilities
Excellent track record of attendance
Up-to-date knowledge of examination specifications
for GCSE Music and Performing Arts
Knowledge of effective strategies for meeting the
needs of SEND and EAL students in Music and
Performing Arts
Knowledge of effective strategies for meeting the
needs of the most able in Music and Performing Arts
Resilience, determination and enthusiasm
High expectations of self and students
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A desire to keep skills and knowledge up to date
A willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life
of the school

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