Teacher of Music Performance
Ashton Sixth Form College
Tameside, Manchester
- £30,500 - £47,133 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Sixth Form Colleges’ Pay Grade NSP1 – NSP9 £30,500 - £47,133 per annum (Pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Music Performance
0.8 – Full Time, Permanent Contract
Sixth Form Colleges’ Pay Grade NSP1 – NSP9 £30,500 - £47,133 per annum (Pro-rata)
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding and passionate Music Performance Teacher to join our successful Performing Arts department. You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music Performance course. This will include coaching a range of students across multiple instruments and voice, developing students through guided group rehearsal, delivery of music theory and industry content, and overseeing rehearsal and performance preparation. Additionally, the role will involve the coordination and delivery of musical performances and enrichment for music students, and contribution to and management of live music for college productions and events.
Closing date for applications: 9th December 2024 midday
Interviews to take place: 18th December 2024
Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.
The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.
Application Process
Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk
Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.
Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.
Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Ashton Sixth Form College
- Ashton Sixth Form College
- Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
- Lancashire
- OL6 9RL
- United Kingdom
Ashton Sixth Form College is the leading provider of 16-18 education in the area. The college is located in Tameside, Greater Manchester and supports around 2,000+ students on A-Level and vocational programmes. The college also offers a number of Adult and Higher Education courses.
Over the past three years, Ashton has been ranked in the top 25% of colleges nationally. The DfE performance tables have also placed Ashton as the top college in the borough for the fourth year running (DfE, 2020).
The college community at Ashton is vitally important. Students have access to an extensive range of opportunities, trips, visits, guest speakers and support, to ensure that they are able to make informed decisions about their futures.
The college’s history at the Darnton Road site dates back to 1928 and since then, the campus has been transformed, making way for the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
Centre Principal
Lisa Richards
Our Vision
Transforming lives through learning
Our Mission
- To engender a love of learning through an excellent standard of teaching and learning for all
- To lay the foundations for career success
- To promote well-being and inspire students and staff to lead fulfilling lives
Our Strategic Aims
- To achieve excellence in all aspects of our work
- To deliver relevant and coherent 16-19 study programmes which meet the needs of students and the wider community
- To deliver a relevant adult and Higher Education curriculum which meets the needs of students and the wider community
- To enhance the well-being of students and staff
- To secure a sustainable and successful future for the college
Ofsted report
In 2020, Ofsted judged the college as 'Outstanding' in all areas. Highlights from the Ofsted report include:
"Students are exceptionally polite, self-assured, respectful and resourceful. They enjoy their studies, take pride in their work and have an overwhelmingly positive attitude towards their learning."
"Staff accurately identify and meet the support needs of students with high needs. As a result, students develop their independence over time, which improves their life chances"
"Students enjoy an extremely well-planned curriculum that teaches them much more than the knowledge they need to pass their qualifications."
"Staff help students to achieve high grades and produce work to a consistently high standard."
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