Head of Music
Hackney New Primary School, London, N1 5FRThis job expired on 27 June 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
27 June 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Part-time (0.8) or Full time (negotiable)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Inner London Main Pay Scale + TLR 2a or UPS + TLR 2a (Dependent on experience)
Additional allowances
TLR2a
Head of Music job summary
Hackney New Primary School is currently seeking a Head of Music to join the team. We are an outstanding primary school with a unique specialist music program. From Reception, every child follows a rich foundational program of musicianship (Kodaly/Dalcroze) and learns a string instrument for free. We have a dedicated and established Music Department with upper and lower strings tutors.
Music is woven through the fabric of the school and we are looking for a motivated leader to provide leadership to the Music team, taking overall responsibility for leading the provision of a vibrant and innovative music curriculum (focused on string instruments - violin, viola, cello, bass), as well as singing assemblies, orchestras, co-curricular events, concerts, services, and ABRSM practical exams (for Year 6). This post is not suitable for ECTs.
In Reception children have a daily music lesson, learning the language of music through Kodaly and Dalcroze methodologies and from Year 1 to Year 6, children have 2 instrumental lessons per week, a whole class orchestra and two musicianship classes where the children continue to develop their musical understanding. Children are given the choice between violin, viola, cello and bass at the end of Reception and are expected to study the instrument until Year 6. Children perform widely in school, locally and at a national level, having a rich and diverse experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced teacher and have a proven track record of successful music teaching across the Primary Stage.
- 1st study string player, with significant teaching and playing experience on violin, viola cello or bass
- Significant experience teaching string instruments other than first study
- Significant experience in leading large group string programmes
- Significant experience in delivering Kodaly and Dalcroze musicianship classes
- Be an expert in Music, deeply knowledgeable and practically able in the subject.
- Be able to lead the Music curriculum through effective planning, teaching, communication and management of the Music team, resources and organisation of the curriculum.
- Have the drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to lead and manage others.
- Believe resolutely in the power of education to change the lives of families and young people, regardless of background or prior educational attainment, and are prepared to go the extra mile to make this belief a reality.
- Committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations
- An effective organiser with good interpersonal skills
- Flexible and able to respond to change quickly and effectively
- Proactive team member committed to building an ‘exceptional’ school
- Be able to lead teaching of string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass) and have solid keyboard skills
We provide:
- High quality, personalised induction
- Excellent tailored professional development opportunities which enable staff to develop their own practice and impact others nationally
- A highly engaged staff who work hard together and thrive in a happy, friendly environment
- A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development
- A strong leadership team
- A clear vision for the future – please see our website www.hackneynewprimaryschool.org
Hackney New Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all children, through its policies, practice and monitoring procedures and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
If shortlisted there will be two lesson observations in a string class and musicianship class, instrumental performance on first study instrument, piano sight reading test and an interview. During the interview your motives for taking on this leadership responsibility will be explored.
Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.
Commitment to safeguarding
HNPS is committed to the safeguarding of all children, through its policies, practice and monitoring procedures and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
During the interview your motives for working in a school setting will be explored. Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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About Hackney New Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hackney New Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hnpsinfo@ekotrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02030193470
Hackney New Primary School is an outstanding and exciting school striving to create something unique and special in the heart of London. We are distinguished by our commitment to music as a core subject alongside English and Maths and our mission to keep the development of the whole child at the centre of our work.
Our vision for HNPS is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society. Our school community shares family-style meals together and works closely with local organisations to ensure the very best relationships with our community.
Hackney New Primary School is part of Eko Trust and works closely with colleagues from other Eko schools to continue the best practice for our children.
Arranging a visit to Hackney New Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hnpsinfo@ekotrust.org.uk.
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