Part-time Music Instructor

About The Role

You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every scholar a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. You will deliver high‑quality, rigorous instruction that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning Music that extends beyond the classroom.

• Support, develop and lead after‑school Music enrichment clubs such as Orchestra, Choir and Student Band
• Support whole‑school events including, but not limited to, Prize Evening, AGFS Cabaret, School Musical, Black History Month Concert and the Christmas Concert
• Provide KS4 Music lessons offering 1:1 and small group tuition as directed by the Head of Music
• Some teaching of KS3 Music for the right candidate
• Work with peripatetic teachers to ensure scholars receive bespoke support outside their curriculum lessons and to deliver music lessons as appropriate
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so scholars can focus on learning
• Work collaboratively with school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building high‑performing teams
• Participate actively throughout the school and network by attending relevant meetings and CPD
• Support the school with lunchtime and after‑school duties
• Support a tutor group as directed by the form tutor
• Work with colleagues, scholars and families to develop a strong school community
• Follow all school rules and procedures

• Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to Ark rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles
• Gym discounts – up to 40%
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling, legal advice and other support

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We are part of the Ark family of schools, benefiting from outstanding networking, career opportunities and first‑class CPD. Staff wellbeing is a main priority, with breakfast and lunch provided for staff and a 6 pm/weekend communication cut‑off. We encourage a research‑led, curriculum‑driven approach and offer a work‑from‑home day for Heads of Department for curriculum design, as well as external marking support.

• We provide a small school model (600 scholars aged 11‑16) that fosters a close‑knit family community for optimal success
• Scholar behaviour is exceptional with clearly defined routines, allowing teachers to focus on planning and delivering brilliant lessons
• This is a strict no‑excuses, no mobile‑phone school – phones are not permitted onsite olars wear business dress to prepare them for a professional career
• Our curriculum is traditional and academic, and we do not offer shortcuts such as BTECs or AVCerts
• We prioritize high‑quality teaching, weekly professional development, coaching and best‑practice in education
• We do not grade individual lessons or require lesson plans, but we emphasise curriculum design, independent learning and formative assessment
• Scholars enjoy a compulsory co‑curricular program on a Wednesday afternoon that includes community volunteering and six drop‑down days per academic year, offering a range of life‑enriching experiences

Alignment with the school’s vision, values and educational approach is essential.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation. To learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment.

Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment; this will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.