King Solomon Academy
Music Teacher (Strings Specialist)
Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS (Inner London) £35,368 - £55,626 plus possible TLR
Working hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2023 (or earlier by agreement)
Closing date: 11am on Monday 17th July 2023
We believe our music programme is genuinely ground-breaking
About the role:
We are looking for an inspiring teacher who is passionate about inclusive, joyful and high-quality music-making. Alongside teaching a rich and varied music curriculum, you will also contribute to the school’s ground-breaking and transformational KS2 & KS3 strings programme where all pupils learn a string instrument from the age of 8. Our strings programme replaces a traditional peripatetic model with an inclusive one and helps students to develop, not only a new musical voice, but also a practice ethic and the skills to become lifelong learners. Our vibrant whole year-group string rehearsals are the highlight of the week and our students have toured Austria, Spain and Bulgaria as part of our annual Upper School Orchestra Tour.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of leading, coaching and managing staff
- Experience of raising attainment in a leadership role in a challenging school
- Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning
- Evidence of the leading and teaching in both secondary and primary is desirable, the willingness to lead learning all-through is essential
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 click the apply below 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. Early application is advised.
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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