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Morningside Primary School
Music Teacher Application Pack
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Contents Page
3 Welcome
4 About us
5 Working in partnership
6 Working with the community
7 School development plan
8 Job description
10 Person Specification
11 How to apply
12 Contact information
Morningside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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Welcome
Dear applicant,
Thank you very much for your interest in becoming an Music teacher at Morningside Primary School. I hope you will find this information a useful introduction to our school.
Morningside is a lively two-form entry primary school in the London borough of Hackney, located very close to Hackney Central in the heart of a diverse, vibrant and exciting community. Our children come from truly diverse backgrounds, many different languages are spoken. Our school has been through a period of considerable change over the last few years and our aim is to build on the hard work that enabled the school to make rapid improvements and to secure excellent learning opportunities for all of our families.
Morningside Primary School is looking to recruit a passionate music teacher to provide inspirational music teaching at our school. The successful candidate will teach whole class music lessons, will inspire our children to appreciate music and raise the profile of music across the school. They will work with the local authority music service to provide a wide range of high quality learing opportunities in music and will also lead on weekly music assemblies in all phases of the school.
Our Music teacher will join a very committed and hard-working staff who all want to ensure that every child fulfils its potential, both now and in the future. If you are an energetic teacher committed to helping children to make progress in every lesson, every day, we would like to hear from you.
Please find further guidance on Morningside School, the type of teachers we are seeking to appoint and details on how to apply for the post within this pack.
We warmly welcome and encourage school visits. Please contact the school office on 020 8985 5382 and speak to Serap Ciftci to arrange a suitable date and time.
Yours sincerely,
Janet Taylor Headteacher
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About Us Morningside is a two-form entry primary school with a Children's Centre. The
community is culturally and ethnically diverse and we pride ourselves on being an
inclusive school.
Our vision is for the school to be:
A place where children can achieve their full potential in academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual
development;
A caring place where children and adults feel they make a contribution and are valued as individuals; A place where
everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities and where children learn respect for themselves and others.
A partnership between children, parents, staff and the community as a whole.
Our age range is from 3 to 11 years old and we have 444 children
on roll.
There are two classes in each year group with 30 pupils in each
class.
We have two Nursery classes with sessions in the morning
afternoon.
36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
65% of pupils speak English as an additional language.
11% of pupils are at school action plus or have a statement.
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Primary Advantage Federation
Morningside Primary School is a part of the Primary Advantage
Federation.
We are a group of schools working together because we believe our
schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can
achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to
a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the
provision of good quality education and the improvement of life
chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools.
Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added
expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and
outcomes for pupils.
WHAT IS OUR APPROACH?
We work in partnership, pooling our expertise and resources
in order to achieve collectively what we may not be able to
achieve individually
We believe passionately in improving the life chances for our
pupils
We do not tolerate low expectations
We match tried and tested strategies that we know work to
the needs of the schools and use our experience of
supporting schools in successfully implementing them
We promote a collaborative approach whilst developing the
capacity of each school to serve its own community and
retain its distinct identity
We recognise the importance of individuality, spontaneity
and creativity in developing innovation
WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT?
Every teacher is a good teacher; every school is a good school
Teachers who use the most effective teaching methods to
motivate learners and raise aspirations. As a result all pupils
will make good or better progress
Quality learning environments where pupils feel safe and
secure, known and valued and motivated to learn. Robust
teaching and application of ICT skills ensure our pupils are
properly equipped for the next stage of learning
Curriculum provision which inspires and motivates pupils and
broadens their horizons. Our curriculum supports community
cohesion through an international curriculum strand
We work with precision and move incrementally towards
achieving outstanding grades in the majority of aspects of
each school’s work
Through pupil partnership work we continue to break down
locally perceived boundaries and help pupils to work
harmoniously with pupils from other areas of Hackney
We seek to maximise the
efficiency and
effectiveness of each
school by capitalising on
centralised services and
sharing systems
Working in Partnership
Find out more about Primary Advantage Federation
by visiting
www.primaryadvantage.co.uk
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Working With the Community
WITH SECONDARY SCHOOLS
The move to secondary school is an important step for pupils and parents. We work in partnership with our local secondary
schools and the Hackney Learning Trust to ensure our children and their families are well-informed about the transfer
process. The children participate in visits to local schools and we invite secondary teachers to visit our school for specialist
lessons.
CHILDRENS CENTRE
Morningside Children’s Centre is a place where families can access a range of different services, based under one roof, to
help and support. The Centre brings all the different support agencies together to offer a range of services to meet parents’
and children’s needs, all in one place.
Our Centre is somewhere children can make friends and learn as they play. Families can get professional advice on health
and family matters, learn about training and job opportunities or just socialise with other people. There are a range of
activities available at the Morningside Children’s Centre each day. These change on a monthly basis. Below is an overview
of our current provision.
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School Development Plan
Criteria 1 - Achievement for Pupils
To ensure that attainment at the end of KS2 and KS1 is
at least in line with national in reading, writing and
maths.
To ensure that progress from KS1 to KS2 is in line with
national expectations.
To increase the % of pupils achieving L3 in KS1 and L6
in KS2.
Ensure outcomes at end of EYFS demonstrate good
progress, particularly in reading.
To accelerate progress in reading in Y5 so that the
attainment gap closes rapidly.
Criteria 2 - Teaching and learning
To ensure 100% of teaching is Good and 40% is
Outstanding.
To ensure robust induction systems are rapidly
improving the quality of teaching and learning for early
stage.
teachers and teachers new to the school.
To ensure SFA is fully embedded: pupil and teacher
engagement is high.
To ensure outdoor learning in EYFS is effectively
organised and facilitates clearly planned learning
opportunities and assessment.
Criteria 3 - Behaviour and Safety of Pupils
To ensure learning behaviours are embedded
throughout the school community.
To develop an aspirational suite of rewards.
Ensure new pupil inductions are effective.
To encourage parents to engage with school policies
and expectations.
Criteria 4 - Leadership and Management
PPG is deployed efficiently and reviewed accurately.
To ensure the new SEN Code of Practice is embedded.
Accurate monitoring leads to well managed CPD that
is closely matched to the needs of all staff.
Self-evaluation continues to be robust, concerted and
effective.
Cultural differences to be celebrated.
Subject leaders to drive teaching.
MLT to develop robust work logs, driven by progress.
School readiness for Nursery and Reception; secon-
dary transfers.
Parental engagement impacts positively on the chil-
dren
Our key priorities for 2015-16 are as follows:
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Role Summary
1.1 The current School Teachers’ Pay and
Conditions document describes duties which are
required to be undertaken by teachers in the
course of their employment. In addition certain
particular duties are reasonably required to be
exercised, and completed in a satisfactory manner.
It is the contractual duty of the class teacher to
ensure that his/her professional duties are
discharged effectively.
1.2 This job description sets out the duties to
be undertaken and performed to the satisfaction
of the Executive Principal/Head of School and
governing body by the class teacher. The duties
set out below relate to the overall class teaching
requirements and related expectations of a class
teacher.
Key Tasks and Activities
1. Within the class: to ensure the full
implementation of the National Curriculum
Orders, or the Foundation Stage content
as defined in current DCSF documentation
(as applicable to the year group) and in
accordance with school policies.
2. Create a positive, stimulating and
innovative environment for learning.
Maintain a well organised classroom with
appropriate displays, resource areas and
materials.
3. Plan and implement a curriculum
to meet the needs of all pupils in
the class and develop personal
and social aspects of learning.
4. Develop effective ways of
overcoming barriers to learning
and sustain effective teaching
through the assessment of
learning.
5. To keep under review the
methods of planning and
delivery of the curriculum,
recording pupils’ progress and
make any required assessments.
6. To monitor and report the quality
of pupil attainment to the
Executive Principal/Head of
School and governing body.
7. To assist in the selection of
resources for the curriculum.
8. Monitor and assess own
performance and take a proactive
approach to professional
development.
9. Effectively manage pupil
behaviour, encouraging a high
standard of behaviour and mutual
respect between pupils and all
members of the school
community.
Music Teacher - Job Description
Job Title: Music Teacher
Reports To: Governing Body Executive Principal/Head teacher and
Members of Senior Management team
Direct Reports: Ancillary staff when based in their classroom
Area of Responsibility: Monday to Friday
Salary: Mainscale
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10. To promote and facilitate parental
involvement in teaching and learning
through a shared school/home
approach.
11. To work with support staff and other
teachers in the classroom to
effectively plan for a range of needs
and be supportive of and sensitive to
the needs of other colleagues.
12. Encourage interaction and teamwork
within the school, share ideas and
new initiatives and identify new ways
of teaching the curriculum. When
required, take a leading role in an
area of school development.
13. To advise other staff including NQTs,
and students on teaching practice,
and to assist with inset for staff and
governors when required to do so.
14. To work with Hackney LEA on local
and national initiatives for all the
National Curriculum.
15. Supporting team commitment with
colleagues through collaborative
planning.
Particular Specific Responsibility -
Music
1. Teaching class music across
EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
2. Providing support and advice to
colleagues for cross curricula
music.
3. Leading school choir and other
music ensembles.
4. Leading weekly singing
assemblies.
5. Leading and organising whole
school musical events,
performances and visits.
6. Providing other general class
teaching duties as directed by
the Headteacher.
7. Providing scheduled teacher
cover release.
8. Giving every child the
opportunity to reach their
potential.
Other Responsibilities
In addition to undertake such duties of a similar
nature as may be reasonably directed by the
Executive Principal/Head of School from time to
time.
Note: The duties and responsibilities of this post
may vary from time to time according to the
changing needs of the school. This job
description may be reviewed at the discretion of
the Executive Principal/Head of School in the
light of those changing requirements and in
consultation with the class teacher and
governing body.
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1. Qualifications
Degree level qualification
Postgraduate professional Qualification e.g. Postgraduate
Certificate in Education
QTS (including skills tests)
Grade 5 in ABRSM or GCSE in Music
2. Communication
Applies effective verbal communication skills
Presents information and ideas clearly, by using language appropriate to the audience
Positively influences the opinions of others through factual discussion
Adapts personal style to suit individual situation and needs
Creates an environment of trust by delivering on promises
Utilises report-writing skills to accurately reflect a situation through positive language
Confident in leading staff meetings as appropriate
3. Other Skills Required for Role
To be able to conduct whole class singing and the playing of instruments
To be able to lead and produce whole class performances
To be able to read music to a basic level
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice
Exercises flexibility in order to accommodate changes in work priorities
Balances tasks and resources in the organisation of a wide range of activities
Provides contingencies to deal with the unexpected
Thinks clearly and logically in working through a problem making referrals as appropriate
Anticipates workload and plans ahead
Monitors progress against key performance indicators
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Awareness of the needs of children who have a variety of needs
4. Accountability/Freedom to act
Makes routine decisions based upon guidelines and procedures laid down in the established framework
Contributes towards the effective delivery of performance targets, objectives and standards
Leads by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment
5. Leadership/Management skills.
Ability to lead school based projects or developments.
Personal Specification -
Music Teacher
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Applicants are asked to complete all the
standard information required on the
Primary Advantage application form, to
submit a supporting statement, addressing
all the criteria identified in the person
specification.
Please specify the role you are applying for:
Music Teacher quoting reference Mside/
MT
Candidates are advised that when
completing the references section on the
application form to please ensure that:
• Your first referee is your current, or most
recent, employer
• You provide a referee who can confirm
your ability for the role
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach
an activity or lesson and will be advised of
the details of the lesson observation prior to
interview.
Candidates must ensure that if they are successful at
interview, that they are able to provide evidence of
their Right to Work and Remain in the UK. The school is
not able to employ any person who cannot validate
their Right to Work and Remain in the UK in the line
with the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2000.
Successful candidates will be required to apply for an
enhanced Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of our children and expect all members of staff to share
this commitment.
Completed application forms must be received by Monday
18th April 2016.
Interviews will take place on Friday 22nd May 2016
If you have any queries or would like to arrange to visit our
school, please contact Danielle McCready on
0208 985 5382 or email
We look forward to receiving your application.
How To Apply
Successful Candidates
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Where to find us
Morningside Primary School
Chatham Place
Hackney
London
E9 6LL
Tel: 0208 985 5382
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.morningside.hackney.sch.uk