Head of Music

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a ‘good’ school from 1 September 2021 or 1 January 2022

Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Ark Putney Academy is a mixed school with 856 students, ranging from year 7 through to our successful sixth form.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Music to ensure excellent teaching and learning takes place.  They will design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires students to appreciate the subject and its application. 

The music department is a team of 3 including one full time Music Technician who leads on the academy’s extra-curricular offer plus one part time peri teacher. 

The department has a bespoke Mac suite and an additional teaching room.  It also has a recording studio and six practice rooms.  In addition, the academy benefits from fantastic facilities including a 1000 seat hall, theatre and amphitheatre.

 Our ideal candidate will:

·         have had significant impact on student attainment

·         be able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities

·         have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

·         be committed to Ark Putney’s ethos of high expectations

Please click here.docx to view the role's job description.

If you share our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

For questions about the position or an informal discussion, please contact the Principal, Alison Downey, on 020 83945612 or a.downey@arkputneyacademy.org.   For any other queries regarding your application, please contact Julie Rickard, Principal’s PA on 0208 394 5612 or j.rickard@arkputneyacademy.org 

Salary: Ark MPS or UPS (Inner London) £32,960-£43,689 or £48,852 - £52,986 depending on experience plus TLR2C £7017
Start date: 1 September 2021 or 1 January 2022

Closing Date: 9.00am on Wednesday 23 June 2021

Interviews: Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling programme

 Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS, references, right to work in the UK, medical & qualification checks.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.