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This job expired on 26 November 2023

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    26 November 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 November 2023

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Subject

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Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

TSAT Pay Group 3/4 pro rata to £23,376 - £27,234 for hours and weeks stated (£27,668 - £32,123 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative Music Technician / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will have sound knowledge and skills to provide technical support to the teaching staff and students in our state-of-the-art new Aspire building with fantastic facilities for Performing Arts.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description

  • Previous experience as a Music Technician or working within technical arts is desirable
  • You will hold a relevant Level 3, higher childcare qualification or equivalent experience
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4/C or above)
  • You will have experience of working with KS3 and KS4 aged students as well as a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one work, group work and whole class support
  • Knowledge of how to operate sound / lighting boards
  • Experience of playing contemporary instruments and running contemporary ensembles
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office programs
  • Be committed to work as part of a team who are passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for all of our students
  • Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools

What the school offers its staff

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

What our Trust will offer you:

  • With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career.
  • We place a strong emphasis on “Wellbeing for Staff” here at The Portsmouth Academy and were proud to previously receive the Wellbeing award at the Teach Portsmouth Awards.
  • A state of the art new building with fantastic facilities to house, art, music drama and humanities.
  • Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice.
  • An excellent Local Government pension scheme
  • As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
  • Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
  • A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
  • Free parking in our staff car park


Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About The Portsmouth Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1173 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
The Portsmouth Academy website (opens in new tab)
Email address
nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk
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“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 - The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk.

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