Peripatetic Music Teacher (Piano and/or Keyboard)

Job Description

£21.51 per hour (plus 12.07% accrued annual leave)

Casual as and when required

New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike. Academy staff receive discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre.

We are recruiting a Peripatetic Music Teacher to join our Music School to teach Piano and/or Keyboard to students and the wider community. You will have significant music ability and experience with capability of teaching to Grade 8. This position is on a casual basis - hours are usually weekday afternoons from 3pm and there are usually 10 sessions within a term.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Debbie Dunn, Head of Music for an informal discussion about the post ddunn@newrickstonesacademy.org

AET believes that each and every child is inspired to choose a remarkable life. Our mission is to gather and motivate inspirational people committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.

Our values are:

Be unusually brave
Discover what's possible
Push the limits
Be big-hearted

We offer:

Excellent career prospects across the network, with a culture of looking to promote from within
Access to CPD to enable you to grow and develop in your role
The opportunity to use Google Suite, which allows you to do your best work, all in one suite
Free car parking

This position is required to commence as soon as possible. (approximately 2-3 weeks from interview).

Closing date: Thursday 31 January 2019.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates are advised to carefully consider the Supporting Statement section of the application form, explaining clearly how they meet the requirements of the person specification. Please also ensure that as you provide professional references with business contact information covering your last two employers.

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We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand. We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is, and makes me proud to be Principal.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.

About the Trust

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.

Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!

Benefits

Career development and training
Great pension
Healthcare cashback and helpline
Employee assistance programme
Free financial advice
Salary advances
Affordable loan scheme
Electric car and bike schemes
Lifestyle savings
Discounted gym membership
Travel and leisure scheme

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here. We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.