Music Programme Associate (Primary)
ARK Schools
Camden
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 28 September 2017
Job overview
Ark is a fast-growing education charity committed to running outstanding non-selective community schools. With 35 academies open and further growth plans, this is a unique opportunity to join a thriving organisation.
Music is a core part of life in many of our schools. Designed to build confidence, ability and harness a life-long love of a variety of music, the Ark music programme offers a wealth of experience for all pupils at all levels.
We are looking for a talented Music Programme Associate to work with Ark primary academies to ensure that teaching and learning in music is of the highest quality, and that pupil attainment is outstanding. Through coaching and mentoring, you will work with teachers to inspire pupils to participate in, excel at and enjoy a range of music-making activities within the classroom and beyond. You will play a key role in raising the profile of music making across our academies and in developing a music provision for our children which is first-class.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be an outstanding teacher and a reflective classroom practitioner
· Have a proven track record of developing thriving musical communities with a range of schools
· Have experience of designing inclusive curriculum pathways reflective of a broad range of pedagogies
· Be well placed to ensure our pupils are connected to relevant musical opportunities within their area.
Candidates qualified to teach in the UK are preferred however exceptional primary music specialists will be considered.
To apply, please go to https://goo.gl/cocLiL. Please submit your application by 11am on Friday 29th September 2017. First round interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 3rd October.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org
Closing date: 11am on Friday 29th September 2017
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Holborn, London
Post Duration: One year fixed term in the first instance; full time
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About ARK Schools
Ark is charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background.
Our network of 39 schools schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth.
Why work for Ark?
At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it’s needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role.
Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures.
Make a difference where it matters most
We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country.
Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming an outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network.
Learning at every stage
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That’s why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you’re at, we’ll support you to be the best that you can be.
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