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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Riverside School

Barking Riverside, Greater London.

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 January 2019

Job overview

Why apply to be a Teacher of Music at Riverside School?

Riverside School opened in September 2012 with one Year 7 cohort of 120 students. In September 2017 we moved into our new state-of the-art £45m building on the bank of the Thames with 1000 students from Year 7 to 12; we will grow to 2000 over the next 5 years. This is a great career opportunity to be part of a new and expanding school. It is a very special place to work. 

Our relentless focus is on teaching and learning while developing great teachers is our number one priority. Weekly one-to-one tailored coaching sessions, termly lesson study and generous time to plan means teachers are motivated and highly talented.  There is a real sense of passion and determination that students and staff bring to all that they do, making Riverside School a superb place both to learn and to work. 

The Music department offers a full and broad range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom; 

We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of music with exceptional subject knowledge and instrumental/singing skills to join our highly successful department. We have established cross-curricular ties with other subject within our school but also with local schools. We are currently partnered with The English National Opera and are planning next year’s external partnerships.

The successful candidate will: 

  • Have a passionate and musical approach to teaching music.
  • Be well versed in the current changes in the EDUQAS music GCSE specification and the implications of these on classroom teaching. 
  • Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be, an outstanding teacher of music.
  • Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department.
  • Further develop the extra-curricular music life.
  • Preferably be a classical instrumentalist
  • Have knowledge of Logic.
  • Play a full and active role in the life of the school.
  • Be a reflective practitioner with foci on continuous learning and development of practice.
  • Want to make a real difference to the lives of all young people.


In return, we can offer you:

  • A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
  • The opportunity to further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure students achieve excellence.
  • Participation in lesson studies which provide an opportunity for collaborative planning and the detailed and evaluative analysis of specific pedagogical foci.
  • The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity. - Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress.
  • Purpose built and well-furnished classrooms in a brand new £45 million school. 

If you share in our commitment to achieve excellence for all, we want to hear from you. Please apply at Riverside School Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 28th January 2019. 

To find out more about our school please visit http://secondary.riversidecampus.com/.

Visits to the school before application are welcomed.  Please contact Headteacher: Andrew Roberts, on 0203 946 5888 or email riverside@riverside.bardaglea.org.uk.    

Location: Riverside School, Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU 

Closing Date: 12 noon, 28th January 2019

Start Date: July or September 2019

Salary: MPS or UPS (Inner London) £29,664 - £40,372 or £44,489 - £48,244 dependent on experience

Riverside School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  

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About Riverside School

Riverside School is an outstanding, mixed, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth form. It is an academy located in Barking, Greater London (Inner London Pay Scale).

Riverside opened as a new provision in September 2013, it currently has 1500 students on roll and will eventually grow to a full capacity of 1800 students aged 11-18 by 2021. The school moved to its new £45m state-of-the-art premises in September 2017 with very large 75-95m² classrooms and impressive indoor/outdoor sports facilities.

Headteacher

Mr Andrew Roberts

Values and vision

Riverside School's motto “Excellence for All” emphasises our very high expectations for everyone. Riverside's curriculum is academically rigorous, broad and balanced for all students in all year groups.  This combined with our exceptional pedagogy realises our belief in social justice, activating the greatest successes for all learners whatever their prior attainment; whatever their background. The curriculum is meticulously planned to ensure progression is logically sequenced; therefore, cumulatively developing learners’ skills and knowledge over time. Riverside’s strict and calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field and academically. Our extra-curricular programme is fundamental to what we desire for our learners - we refer to it as the ‘essential wider curriculum’ (EWC). We pride ourselves on knowing all our learners really well, thus engineering a curriculum to actuate a wholly inclusive and highly ambitious education for all. Riverside School is currently in the country's top 50 schools for student progress, P8: +0.99 and was graded Ofsted outstanding in October 2022. Our huge success is underpinned by the highest quality professional development for all staff.

Ofsted report

October 2022:

"The school’s motto, ‘Excellence for All’, reflects the ambition that leaders have for  the whole school community. A very strong culture of high expectations across the  school means that pupils here are encouraged to succeed. Pupils benefit from a rich  curriculum that is taught expertly by very well-trained staff. The ambition for all to  do well includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who follow the same carefully considered curriculum as their peers.

Pupils work hard and achieve well. Very clearly established routines ensure that pupils are engaged in their learning and that their work is of a consistently high  quality. Standards of behaviour are very high. Lessons are not disrupted by poor  behaviour, and cases of bullying are rare. When bullying does happen, pupils are  confident that it will be dealt with. Pupils feel safe in the school.

Pupils enjoy school and appreciate the wide range of additional opportunities that  they have. This includes a range of high-profile visiting guest speakers and a variety  of after-school clubs and sporting activities. Pupils are active in supporting  community projects."

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