LeadershipMusic

Part-time Music Instructor

Ark Greenwich Free School · London · Greenwich

Job description

You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every scholar a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous instruction that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning Music that extends beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

●To support, develop and lead after school Music enrichment clubs such as Orchestra, Choir and Student Band

●To support whole school events including, but not limited to, Prize Evening, AGFS Cabaret, School Musical, Black History Month Concert and the Christmas Concert.

●To support KS4 Music lessons offering 1:1 and small group tuition as directed by the Head of Music.

●Some teaching of KS3 Music for the right candidate.

●Working with peripatetic teachers to ensure our scholars are receiving bespoke support outside of their curriculum lessons, and delivery of music lessons as appropriate

●Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that scholars can focus on learning.

●Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams.

●Participate actively throughout the school and network, by attending relevant meetings and CPD.

●Supporting the school with lunchtime and after school duties.

●Supporting a tutor group as directed by the form tutor.

●Work with colleagues, scholars and families to develop a strong school community.

●Follow all school rules and procedures.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Twice as many training days as standard.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

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About this school

Ark Greenwich Free School

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Outstanding

Pupils: 601
Avg teacher salary: £53,452
Pupil:teacher ratio: 15:1
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS

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