King Solomon Academy
Strings Programme Leader
Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: Band 6 (£27,073 - £32,527)
Working hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: Immediately
Closing date: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Our ambitious goal is for all our pupils to become accomplished and successful musicians and to perform confidently as a member of their whole year group orchestras.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Strings tutor who is passionate about strings instrumental teaching and curriculum development to continue growing our school’s ground-breaking orchestra programme where all pupils learn a string instrument from the age of 8.
Rehearsals are the highlight of the week. The elite orchestra at the top of the school has toured Austria, Spain and nationally, bringing excitement and learning opportunities as well as a transformational culture to the pupils who play in it.
Our ideal candidate will have:
· Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject though schemes of work and extra-curricular activities etc
· Experience of raising proficiency in a challenging classroom environment
· Experience of teaching across primary and secondary age ranges
· Experience of leading and developing strings programmes in educational settings
· Experience of providing tuition in all upper and lower string instruments
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View the full job description and person specification here.
About our school:
King Solomon Academy has consistently been one of the highest performing non-selective schools in the country. We are rare in that it is a genuine all-through school. Our pupils join at 2,3 and 4 years old and stay with us until they are 18.
By joining our school, you play a part in showing what is possible when children’s education is seen as a long-term commitment. We are growing a team of exceptionally committed staff who value each and every year of a child’s education equally. If you too are motivated to redress educational disadvantage in the UK, King Solomon Academy is beginning to show what is possible and you could be part of the team defining the future of education in our country.
We aim to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to provide a rigorous education that prepares our pupils for success at university and beyond, irrespective of their starting point. Our teachers and leaders do whatever it takes to make this a reality
How to apply:
Please visit http://kingsolomonacademy.org/current-vacancies and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange a visit, an informal chat or for any queries, please contact our HR Officer, Salma Ali on ksa.hr@kingsolomonacademy.org.
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