Head of Music
Ark Pioneer Academy
Barnet
- Expired
- Salary:
- ARK MPS £30,663 - £42,166 / UPS £46,215 - £47,288 plus TLR 2c £7,017
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Jan or April 2023
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2022
Job overview
Head of Music
Location: Barnet, London — a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station
Start: Jan or April 2023
Opportunity for an exceptional teacher to head up our Music Department, shaping a new Ark secondary school as we embark on Key Stage 4
In September 2019, Ark Pioneer, a non-selective secondary school, opened its doors to our brand new building in Barnet and welcomed in our first year 7. By the time these pupils reach year 13, we’ll have over a thousand pupils. Our school is focused on delivering a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country. Our vision is that every pupil leaves Ark Pioneer with real options, be it embarking on the university course of their choice or starting out in their chosen career.
We are recruiting a team of exceptional staff to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely outstanding school. Music is incredibly important to our school life; almost a quarter of pupils learn an instrument in school during the day, we have ensembles and young artists participating and performing at network events and we were very proud to be awarded a Music Mark last year for our team’s work to shape music provision at Pioneer. This is also an exciting time to join the team as we launch our Key Stage 4 provision this year. The new Music Lead will plan our offer to ensure we promote inclusion and joy in the learning of music as well as supporting our elite musicians and singers. We will develop every teacher that joins our team, providing one-to-one support, coaching and mentoring and access to extensive network training.
The ideal candidate will
· Have a strong academic background, with good A Levels or equivalent, and a good degree
· Combine subject matter expertise with a passion for teaching music
· Share the Ark Pioneer vision and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it
· Value and support practices driving continued progress across the network of Ark schools.
Please submit your application by 9am on Friday 14th October. For further information, a confidential discussion or any technical queries please contact c.conces@arkpioneer.org and our Principal will be in touch with you.
Closing Date: 9am on Friday 14th October
Salary: ARK MPS £30,663 - £42,166 / UPS £46,215 - £47,288 plus TLR 2c £7,017
Contract: Full-time hours, permanent contract
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
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About Ark Pioneer Academy
- Ark Pioneer Academy
- Westcombe Drive, Barnet
- London
- EN5 2BE
- United Kingdom
Ark Pioneer Academy is a new-start non-selective secondary school in Barnet. We opened in September 2019 and will be at full capacity in 2026 with 1,200 pupils.
We believe that every child has the ability to be a knowledgeable, articulate, and successful individual. We are committed to realising every pupil's potential, enabling them to go on to the best universities or a career of their choice.
We have a fantastic team of staff, dedicated to achieving our ambitious vision for every child.
Why join Ark Pioneer?
- 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.
- Collaborate beyond the school gates - Joining our school means becoming part of the Ark network, one of the UK's most successful school groups. You will have the opportunity to come together with your peers locally, nationally and sometimes even internationally, to share resources, learning and good practice.
- Effective organisation - You'll also be supported to focus on what you do best. We are always looking for ways to take away additional pressures, to give you more freedom to concentrate on improving education outcomes for young people.
- 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 practitioner, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in education. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our school or as part of our wider network.
Curriculum
At Ark Pioneer, our curriculum offer provides each pupil with a solid foundation for further study and preparation for university. Each subject leader has crafted a rigorous curriculum that promotes curiosity, develops a depth of understanding and includes a thorough base of content.
Ark Pioneer subject leaders have planned backwards from university to provide a rigorous curriculum that promotes curiosity and explores the big ideas underpinning each area of study. Each subject includes a thorough base of knowledge and develops a depth of understanding that supports future learning in that subject area.
Pupils at Ark Pioneer have a longer school day allowing them to study a wide range of subjects. More time for English and maths ensures that pupils develop literacy and numeracy skills to a very high level. We forensically track how pupils are doing in order to identify underperformance and plan appropriate support. In addition to regular assessment in lessons, pupils benefit from challenging cumulative tests in termly exam weeks, which test mastery of the content taught. Assessments are preceded by a whole school drive for revision, focussing on research driven revision skills. Pupils and teachers review and reflect on each assessment; identifying gaps and taking steps to address them, developing a growth mindset in each pupil.
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