Ark Alexandra Academy
East Sussex
£32,251 - £51,051 pro rata
Salary:
Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales (this does not include any cost of living increase awarded by the Government for 2025/26)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
29 September 2025
Job overview
Start date: January 2026
Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £32,251 to £51,051 pro rata (this does not include any cost of living increase awarded by the Government for 2025/26)
Actual salary: £18, £29,354.33
Hours: 0.58 FTE, 23 hours per week, exact working pattern can be found in the information pack.
Closing date: 23:59 on 29 September 2025
The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation through the power of music? We're seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Part-Time Music Teacher to become a valued member of our creative and committed teaching team.
Whether you're an experienced teacher or newly qualified with QTS, if you have a genuine love for music and a flair for engaging young minds, we welcome you to apply
Why Join us?
* Join a Multi-Academy Trust that believes in the transformational power of music to shape lives, build confidence, and spark creativity
* A diverse range of instruments and resources to support your teaching on both campuses
* A 100-seat performance hall equipped with professional sound and lighting
* Regular performance opportunities at school events and in the wider community
For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download.
We're looking for an individual who:
* Has knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
* Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
* Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
* Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
* Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working
Our school:
We are committed to creating one of the top performing schools in the UK, right here in Hastings.
Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary operating a 'One School, Two Campus' model since September 2024, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and development for our staff, and a more bespoke and supportive learning environment for our students.
The school is on a rapid journey of improvement, driven by a traditional, evidence-based approach and a culture of high expectations, which was reflected in a significant uplift in GCSE results for 2025. Highlights include:
* 65% of students achieved a 4+ in English and Maths
* A record 13% increase in students passing English and Maths
* Disadvantaged students and those with SEND saw an even greater pass rate in English and Maths of 16% and 17% respectively
* Indicative Progress 8 score has increased from – to, representing one of the biggest turnarounds in the UK
We uphold traditional values of discipline, courtesy and respect, and are a strict no mobile phone school, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment where students are ready to learn.
As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels and a developing programme for support staff. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.
Join us on this exciting journey to transform education in Hastings.
What we offer:
* Salary higher than the national pay scales
* Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
* Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
* Coaching for every teacher
* Protected co-planning time
* Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
* Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
How to apply:
Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting to complete an online application form.
Please note: we are unable to accept applications via CV. We will also be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.
If you're interested in further information about our school or the Ark network, please download the attachments from the application website.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role or an informal visit, please contact HR on
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 because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on the link in the application website.
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. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please download the information pack.
About Ark Alexandra Academy
Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 2PG
United Kingdom
Ark Alexandra is a large secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary in the successful Ark network. A popular school that is heavily over-subscribed, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year.
Our school is on an exciting rapid upward trajectory. From September 2024, Ark Alexandra will operate as one school across two 6FE campuses. This creates the dual benefit of working within a small school family setting, whilst providing unique opportunities for growth, development and career opportunities that exist in a large school model.
We take a traditional and research-based approach to education with a primacy placed on cognitive science, scholarship and what the best schools do. We are a no-nonsense school where staff can focus their efforts on teaching great lessons. Our focus on extra-curricular activities including DofE, Cadets and rewards trips ensures our students benefit from a range of exciting opportunities.
Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, with Blacklands and Little Ridge being graded Outstanding in all areas.
As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin everything that we do. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Why join Ark Alexandra?
By joining an Ark school, you will have fantastic opportunities to develop. We provide excellent bespoke training – from courses to network training days - available at every stage in your career. On top of this, you will work with other outstanding people across our network, helping to shape the futures of the children in our schools.
We firmly believe that a great school is the result of great people. At Ark Alexandra Academy, we are entering the very important next phase of our development and we need passionate people on board to support us in achieving the goals and aspirations that we have for our pupils. Our numbers are readily increasing as we continue to raise student attainment.
We have some brilliant opportunities for strong career development from trainee, to middle and senior leadership across a breadth of roles. We want to hear from you and encourage you to apply online. Don't hesitate to contact us for confidential discussions. We are continuing virtual interviews during the current climate and recruiting for the new academic year in September and beyond. Apply today and be part of our vision to provide the best possible education for our students in Hastings.
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