As a music-specialist school, this is a unique opportunity to lead the Orchestra Programme and be part of an outstanding academy, which seeks to redefine what is possible for a school serving an inner-city community.
We seek an enthusiastic and talented teacher and leader, ready to guide the curriculum and teaching in our specialist subject and by doing so, to have a huge impact on the futures of our pupils. This is a role for a leader who is able to take on significant responsibility in a high performing school.
We are looking for a leader to join our music department to lead the school’s ground-breaking orchestra programme where all pupils learn a string instrument. We need an exceptional and inspirational music leader to serve as a role model to our music teachers by mentoring and training them in the development of their musical ability, self-confidence and aspirations.
Our ambitious goal is for all of our pupils to become highly accomplished and successful musicians in our string orchestra. We believe all pupils, with the right role models, expectations and teaching can learn to love and excel at playing a string instrument, irrespective of their starting point.
King Solomon Academy aims to transform the lives of its pupils, 65% of whom come from the 1% most deprived communities in the country. 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 do whatever it takes to make this vision a reality. The staff culture of KSA is one of mission aligned teamwork and shared professional development so that as individuals and as a school we can provide the very best education for the children we serve.
Last year, King Solomon Academy was the highest performing non-selective school in the country. We are redefining what is possible and we are seeking an exceptional teacher and leader ready to join our high-performing school and contribute to our school’s mission. This is a unique opportunity to be part of showing what education can achieve.
We are looking for an individual with a genuine passion for working at King Solomon Academy, a belief in the potential of every child and that through hard work all pupils can access and benefit from a university education, and the confidence and vision to lead others in making things happen.
This is a role for a leader who is able to take on significant responsibility in a high performing school.
In this role you will:
King Solomon Academy is a place where teachers learn how to improve their teaching, constantly striving to be the best they can be. A significant proportion of the Head of Music’s time will be coaching the team of teachers in their department. Each teacher is supported with weekly drop-in observations and action steps, meaning our teachers rapidly progress into being exceptional classroom practitioners. Our school is one which is transformational for staff and pupils alike.
To apply, please submit your application by 11am on Friday 3 February 2017. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Francesca Waters, Recruitment Manager at Francesca.Waters@arkonline.org and 0203 116 7025.
Reports to: Relevant SLT member
Start date: September 2017
Salary: Ark Inner London Leadership Scale (Dependent on Experience)
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Job Description: Head of Music (All-through)
Reports to: SLT
Start date: September 2017
Salary: Ark Inner London Leadership Scale (Dependent on Experience)
The Role
To lead and manage the KSA music programme, including the development of the Strings Orchestra, providing a music curriculum that represents a transformational education for all our pupils
Key Responsibilities
Outcomes and Activities
Leadership of subject
Teaching and Learning
Form teacher
(Teachers, including leaders, will sometimes be required to perform the role of form teacher/class teacher)
Other
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Person Specification: Head of Music (all-through)
Qualification criteria
Experience
Skills and attributes
We are looking for these skills and attributes or at the very least, a clear, demonstrable capacity to develop them:
Leadership
Teaching and Learning
Alignment with KSA vision
Communication skills
Problem solving
Resilience
Results and learning orientation
Other
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. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Academy
100 - 499 Employees
English
Head of Department
Music
2017-02-03