The Portsmouth Academyseeks to appoint aPeripatetic Music Teacher - Drumsto joinour supportive and dynamic staff team.
The successful candidatewill play an integral role in supporting our students to learn and advance their music skills at all levels across KS3 and 4. You will be passionate about music and demonstrate creativity, resilience and enthusiasm in the way you teach.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification
* Educated to degree level in Music or related subject
* High level of skill and experience in teaching Drums across Key Stages 3 & 4
* Experience of delivering 1-1 musical tuition
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Support the work of the department and the extra-curricular programme
* Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
About Us
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academys vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community Ofsted, 2022
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
We area Microsoft Showcase School due to our approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 have their own laptop, and we are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology.
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The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
* Think about their Thinking
* Be their Best self
* Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chancesWhatour Trust willoffer you:
* Competitive Pay Scales
* Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
* Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
* Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
* Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
* Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
* Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
* TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
* Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
* TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
* Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
* Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Next steps:
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
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