Head of Music           
                                    

Ark John Keats Academy

Exciting opportunity to join a pioneering new school in north London.  

Ark John Keats Academy is a growing school currently in the process of setting up a brand new Sixth Form due to open in September 2019. Therefore, we are looking to recruit excellent staff to join our expanding team and be part of the exciting next phase of our development.

Ark John Keats Academy provides pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form with a world class standard of education. Our approach is underpinned by our six pillars – A Mastery Curriculum, High Quality Teaching, Strong Discipline, Character Development, Raising Aspirations & Enrichment and Developing Education Leaders.

The academy staff, pupils and parents are incredibly aligned, committed and passionate about our school. We have been graded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and pupils make rapid progress in a calm, purposeful and happy environment.

In recruiting for a Head of Music we are seeking the following from applicants:

·         A relevant degree and good A Levels, or the equivalent

·         Understanding of, and alignment with, our six pillars

·         A growth mindset

·         High standards of professionalism

·         Courteousness

·         Record of high quality teaching

·         The potential to be an exceptional leader

We are committed to providing staff with high quality and regular CPD. All teachers and leaders have weekly coaching, a weekly whole staff training session, 14 CPD days annually and access to an extensive menu of Ark training programmes for all levels.

Flexible and part time working will be considered

To apply please click below and submit your application by 1pm on Monday 4^th February 2019. For further information, a confidential discussion about this role please contact Victoria Henderson on v.henderson@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org. For any technical queries/ questions about completing the application, please contact Mitra Samsami on m.samsami@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org

Start Date: September 2019
Closing date: 1pm on Monday 4^th February 2019
Salary: Ark MPS or UPS (Outer London) £28,286 - £39,937 or £41,925 - £45,086, depending on experience + TLR1A/1B (£7,853 - £6,661)

We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.

 
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Job Description: Head of Music

Reports to:              Principal/Head of Secondary School

Start date:                September 2019

Salary:                      Ark MPS or UPS (Outer London) £28,286 - £39,937 or £41,925 - £45,086, depending on experience + TLR2C £6,646

The Role

To develop, lead and manage the implementation and delivery of a challenging, coherent, motivating and cumulative Music curriculum.

To lead and manage all aspects of the Music Department.

To lead on music enrichment, musical events and performances and co-lead the annual school production.

Duties and expectations of all teachers at Ark John Keats

·         Teach, to an outstanding level, all years, abilities and qualifications

·         Deepen the scholarly nature of both the subject and the academy

·         Play an active role in ensuring a consistently orderly, calm and stimulating environment, both in and out of the classroom

·         Play an active role in the pupil leadership programme

·         Play a central role in the Department, including contributing to workshops, running a weekly enrichment activity, competitions, trips, open days, prep and so on

·         Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider academy through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, instructional coaching and active participation in CPL

·         Develop habits of excellence in ourselves and our pupils through implementation of the academy rubrics and routines and consistent explanation of, and emphasis on, high expectations in all we do

Key responsibilities and outcomes for the Head of Music

·         Implementation of the Music curriculum

·         Achievement of consistently outstanding teaching and learning in Music

·         Achievement of outstanding academic attainment and progress in Music

·         Embedding of the Ark John Keats ethos and culture in the department

·         Delivery of the Instructional Leadership model within the department

·         Organisation and delivery of the Music enrichment programme

·         Co-leadership of the annual school production

·         Implementation of a wide ranging enrichment and extra-curricular music programme

·         Leadership and management of all other aspects of the DT Department

Activities

Leadership and management

·         Write a subject development plan, set teaching and academic targets and embed a meaningful monitoring and review process

·         Participate in recruitment and selection activities

·         Assist in the professional development of teachers

·         Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular and productive communication with parents

·         Manage the department budget to ensure value for money and impact on teaching and learning and attainment

·         Provide reports to the governing body on the effectiveness of the department’s provision

·         Maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and colleagues

Teaching and Learning

·         Direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons to ensure the support provided to individuals and groups is having a significant impact on academic progress

·         Put in place an ongoing intervention programme to ensure pupils who fall behind have effective intervention to ensure they catch up quickly and sustain progress

Curriculum setting and assessment

·         Develop and implement syllabi and schemes of work for KS3, in line with National Curriculum requirements, that inspire, challenge and enable pupils to achieve high end grades

·         Monitor and assess teaching and learning

·         Set regular, meaningful and measurable assessments for pupils

·         Maintain accurate pupil data that can be used to make teaching more effective

·         Produce and contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individuals and groups of pupils

·         Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations

Academy Culture

·         Support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures

·         Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships

·         Help develop an academy culture and ethos that is utterly committed to learning and achievement

·         Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required

Other

·         Undertake and, when required, deliver or be part of  the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development

·         Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Principal

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Person Specification: Head of Music

Qualification Criteria

·         Qualified to at least degree level

·         Qualified to teach and work in the UK

Experience

·         Evidence of being, or having the potential to be, an outstanding teacher and leader of the subject

Knowledge

·         Up to date knowledge in the curriculum area

·         An understanding of what an outstanding education looks like in the classroom

·         An understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high expectations

Behaviours

Leadership

·         Effective team worker

·         High expectations for accountability and consistency

·         Vision aligned with Ark’s high aspirations, high expectations of self and others

·         Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil

·         Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence

·         Effective listening skills that lead to a strong understanding of others

·         Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

Teaching and Learning

·         Excellent classroom teacher, or potential to be one, with the ability to reflect on lessons and continually improve their own practice

·         Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards

·         Thinks strategically about classroom practice and tailoring lessons to pupils needs

·         Understands and interprets complex pupil data to drive lesson planning and pupil attainment 

·         Good communication, planning and organisational skills

·         Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement

·         Acts as a role model to staff and pupils

·         Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice

Other

·         Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

·         Willingness to undertake training

·         This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check