Network Lead for Secondary Music
Ark
Holborn, London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2014
Job overview
Network Lead for Secondary Music, Holborn, London
Contract: Fixed term for one year in the first instance
An exciting opportunity to lead the development of ARK Schools' secondary music provision
ARK Schools is a fast growing education charity committed to running outstanding community schools. With 27 academies open and further growth plans- this is a unique opportunity to join a thriving organisation. The organisation runs a wide-reaching music programme that provides curriculum, vocal and instrumental support and development to all of the ARK academies. Music is a core part of life in many of our schools, designed to build confidence, ability and harness a life-long love of a variety of music.
A central music team exists within ARK to support music making across the network. We are now seeking a Network Lead for Secondary Music to join this team and work with our academies to ensure that teaching and learning in music is of the highest quality, and that pupil attainment is outstanding. In this role you will help teachers to inspire pupils to participate in, excel at, and enjoy a range of music-making activities within the classroom and beyond, working closely alongside the Director of Music and Network Lead for Primary Music to ensure a joined up approach to music education across the ARK Schools network.
The ideal candidate will:
- have an outstanding record of leading the improvement of music provision in one or more schools
- be an outstanding teacher
- have enthusiasm and passion for music and the development of the music curriculum
- have demonstrable experience of significantly raising attainment through training and coaching others
- share ARK's core values of high expectations and no excuses.
To apply for the role, please go to: https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/YNmQdr9Y. Please submit your application by 11am on Friday 25 April 2014.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or schools.recruitment@arkonline.org.
Deadline: 11am on Friday 25 April 2014
About Ark
Ark is charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background.
Our network of 39 schools schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth.
Why work for Ark?
At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it’s needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role.
Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures.
Make a difference where it matters most
We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country.
Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming an outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network.
Learning at every stage
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That’s why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you’re at, we’ll support you to be the best that you can be.
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