West Acton Primary School
Music Teacher Recruitment 2023
To teach all Year Groups
Start date negotiable – or April /Sept 2024
HLTA/UQT/ MPS/UPS 0.8 Tues to Friday
Application deadline 29th April 2024
Thank you for considering West Acton Primary School for the next step in your career. West Acton Primary School is a multicultural, diverse three form entry primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision for children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties.
We have had a successful OFSTED inspection earlier this year, so it is an exciting time to join West Acton and be part of our next chapter. We have dynamic, committed teachers who are passionate about improving the education of children at our school.
We are looking to strengthen our PPA provision and the subject of Music. We require a talented Music teacher who has very strong behaviour management and the ability to be flexible whilst providing engaging music lessons to all year groups. You will be expected to become a visible presence in the school and run two clubs after school as well as developing community events. Music has been steadily growing over the past few years at West Acton and our children are gaining in confidence to perform. You will be supported by an enthusiastic subject leader as well as committed and supportive leadership team.
This post is not suitable for an ECT or someone who performs regularly at different days and requires periods of time off or random days of leave. An UPS teachers will be considered however, they must be able to fulfil the school’s policy of being role model practitioners and making a sustained and substantial contribution to the school. Currently our UPS teachers lead a subject, an ongoing project or a whole school development area. If you are a UPS teacher please include separate information about this in your application statement. We would also consider a talented individual working as an unqualified teacher or HLTA who is able to plan and teach a music curriculum across a large busy primary school.
Visits to the school are greatly encouraged; if you would like to arrange please email hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website under ‘Employment Opportunities’. Please email all completed applications to hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our fantastic school.
Yours faithfully, Karen Kondo Head teacher
Relief School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)
Grade 2 - £12.09 per hour
As and when required – term time only (11:20am -1:30pm)
West Acton Primary School prides itself on being a welcoming community, with high standards of welfare and behaviour for all our children and staff. We are currently seeking relief SMSAs to support our experienced and friendly lunchtime team on an as and when needed basis.
West Acton is a three form entry school that has recently undergone a complete rebuild/refurbishment. As a result, we now benefit from state of the art facilities as well as one of the largest green spaces of any local school. The school includes a Nursery class for children aged 3 and over, and also has an Additionally Resourced Provision unit for children with autism able to integrate into the mainstream school. We have a highly mobile and diverse set of pupils including some with complex medical needs.
Would you be interested in joining our team of relief midday supervisors?
This is an “as and when” position. You should:
- Have a positive attitude and enjoy working with children
- Work successfully as part of a team
- Communicate effectively with adults and children
- Be energetic and take an active part in promoting and developing co-operative games in the playground
- Follow school policy and procedures, show common sense and remain calm in a crisis
- Be firm, but friendly
- Be prepared to attend training courses, including a first aid course, as required by the Headteacher
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as sign a Childcare Disqualification Declaration Form. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
Closing date: on-going
Interviews will be held as applications are received.
Please send your completed application form to hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
I look forward to meeting you and showing your around our fantastic school.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Kondo
Head teacher
