Teacher of Music
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PFThis job expired on 7 June 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
7 June 2019 at 1am
Date listed
3 May 2019
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,750 to £39,964
Additional allowances
What we can offer you:
• An excellent environment for learning and teaching. The Portsmouth Academy has undergone major refurbishment and a further building phase will commence in 2019 including a state of the art new building with fantastic facilities to house, art music and drama.
• A high performing environment which is dedicated to achieving the ‘Art’s Mark’ within the coming academic year.
• Highly supportive subject mentoring with a strong professional development programme to ensure that the Teachers’ Standards are well developed.
• We place a strong emphasis on “Wellbeing for Staff” here at The Portsmouth Academy and were proud to receive the Wellbeing award at the recent Teach Portsmouth Awards. Our Wellbeing strategy consists of regular opportunities to participate in on site activities such as Pilates, Ceramics and Football each week.
• Progress is significantly above the national average in a range of subjects.
• Teachers are provided with above 10% PPA and they are designated allocated marking time.
• 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. The Academy operates a very clear behaviour structure and pupil’s conduct in lessons and around the school is excellent. – Ofsted 2017
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding practice through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• We work closely with The Portsmouth Education Partnership, Teach Portsmouth and Portsmouth Teaching Schools Alliance.
• The Trust holds regular CPD events.
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.
• Onsite parking free of charge
Teacher of Music job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking Teacher of Music to join our growing team from September 2019.
This is a post which would suit either an NQT or an early career stage teacher who is interested in developing the use of digital and technical resources within the music curriculum, as we pride ourselves on the professional development and support that we can offer.
We place great importance on our performing arts subjects, being very aware of the impact that music can have on the improved wellbeing and mental health of our children, as a result Music will take pride of place in our brand new £5.3 million building, opening in September 2020. This building will house a state of the art recording studio and music suite along with new facilities for drama, allowing the performing arts teams to work closely together to bring performance to the heart of what we do. We are therefore looking for a teacher with a “strong digital background”, someone who is experienced in the use of sound desks, productions and working within a music recording studio.
What you will need to succeed:
• Be either a NQT or qualified Teacher of Music
• Be experienced in planning an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
• Have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to Music.
• Have a good knowledge and experience of working with current musical genres which engage young people.
• Have experience of and knowledge of how digital and technical resources can enhance the teaching of music.
• Be an inspiring teacher with real enthusiasm for the subject.
• Be able to reach out to pupils and motivate them.
• Be committed to high standards for both staff and students.
• Assist the school in ensuring that music is accessible to all pupils.
• Be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the Academy, including collaborating with other performing arts departments to bring performance to the heart of the school.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
If you would like to visit the Academy please contact Sue Wood Executive PA on 02392 812822.
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.
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.
About The Portsmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Portsmouth Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.chesters@tsatrust.org.uk
“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.
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