HLTA Performing Arts - Music Speciality

The Portsmouth Academy seeks to appoint a dynamic and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Performing Arts with Music as a specialism. You will have sound knowledge and skills to provide technical support to the teaching staff and students in our state-of-the-art new Aspire building with fantastic facilities for Performing Arts.

‘Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community’ – Ofsted, 2022

The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

 What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification

• Previous experience as a Music Technician or working within technical arts is desirable
• You will hold a relevant Level 3, higher childcare qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4/C or above)
• You will have experience of working with KS3 and KS4 aged students as well as a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one work, group work and whole class support
• Knowledge of how to operate sound / lighting boards
• Experience of playing contemporary instruments and running contemporary ensembles
• Experience of giving 1-1 musical tuition
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office programs
• Be committed to work as part of a team who are passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for all of our students
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools

The 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

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

 What our Trust will offer you:

• With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career.
• 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. 
• We place a strong emphasis on “Wellbeing for Staff” here at The Portsmouth Academy and were proud to previously receive the Wellbeing award at the Teach Portsmouth Awards.
• A state of the art new building with fantastic facilities to house, art, music drama and humanities.  
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice.
• An excellent Local Government 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
• Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
• A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
• Free parking in our staff car park

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers 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 conversation, please contact Nicky Brown Nicky.Brown@tpa.tsat.uk

If you experience/ any issues in applying for this role via our careers site, please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms

If this position is not quite right for you, but you would be interested in other positions within our Trust please click here to join our Talent Pool.

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 email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk