About The Role
Are you passionate about nurturing young artists or musicians and fostering creativity?
New Horizons Primary Schoolis seeking to appoint a part timeArt or Music Teacherto join our team.You will be a motivated and enthusiastic Teacherwho can inspire our pupils to develop a love for Art/Music by encouraging them to express themselves through various mediums.
You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
* Experience of teaching Art or Music at Primary School level
* Degree in relevant teaching subject area
* Passionate about teaching, learning and transforming the life chances of our children
* Plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum that supports our continued Arts Mark journey
* Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
* High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
* An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
* A positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
* Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
About Us
Our school is a friendly, welcoming place with children who are full of energy and life. Learning is at the heart of what we do and we believe that all children enjoy their time at school.
“Pupils behave well in class and feel safe. They listen to teachers and to each other attentively, respecting the views of others” – Ofsted
At New Horizons we strive to make a positive difference, each and every day together!
Find out more about our story at:Ethos & Values, New Horizons Primary School
New Horizons Primary School is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Following this fixed term contract, there is potential for a permanent role within our family of schools in Portsmouth.
Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
* Think about their Thinking
* Be their Best self
* Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
What our Trust will offer you:
* Revised Teacher Pay scale to retain and reward excellent teachers
* The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
* Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
* Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
* Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
* As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You -A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
* A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
Next steps
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Gemma Muscat, Office Manager ongemma.muscat@newhorizonsprimary.tsat.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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