Primary Music Specialist
ARK Schools
West London
- £42,000 - £45,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £42,000- £45,000 per annum depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2020
Job overview
Primary Music Specialist
Location: White city, London with regular travel to schools
Salary details: £42,000- £45,000 per annum depending on experience + career average pension scheme + other benefits
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 25 June 2020, 12pm
Start date: Soon as possible
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and innovative primary specialist to lead an inclusive programme for music education. Alongside the Director of Music, you will shape the programme so as it continues to be a hub for innovation and best practice in primary music over the next number of years.
You will be joining a network of teachers and music educators equally committed to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils both within and beyond the classroom. You will be an expert classroom practitioner who leads by example and manages a team of primary music associates and Artists in Residence.
About you:
- An expert classroom practitioner with a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every child, regardless of their background
- Experienced in leading and developing a high-quality music provision (for example in a school, music service/hub, Arts charity)
- Enthusiastic with a passion for music and the development of a music entitlement for every child
- Demonstrable experience of training and coaching adults and of developing strong, coherent teams
About us:
Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. We also incubate start-up programmes that improve the education system.
We offer:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Rising to 29 days after 2 years of service and then again to 30 days after 3 years of service
- We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym
How to apply:
Apply with a CV and cover letter which outlines why you’re a good fit for this role on our online recruitment portal.
For a confidential discussion please contact Margaret.Oshea@arkonline.org
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.
Interview process:
Interviews are likely to take place online and in two stages:
1. Core interview (Monday, 29th June)
• Meet the team: A short ‘get to know you’ with the music team
• Panel interview and presentation: 10-minute presentation followed by questions with the Director of Music and other panellists.
2. Follow-up 1:1 with the Director of Music
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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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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