Job Introduction
The Milton Keynes Music Hub works with schools and key partners to ensure that the National Music Plan is implemented fully within the Borough and that all pupils of statutory school age, irrespective of their circumstances, receive a high-quality music education. It aims to provide a wide range of progressive and sustainable musical activities so that all young people aged from 5-18 are able to develop their musical potential.
We also aim to positively enhance the life quality of C&YP by building on its existing strengths and by recognising and responding to areas of need.
Main Responsibility
The Hub is looking for an experienced and well-motivated music teacher to join their high quality Curriculum team as maternity cover. This will be a fixed term contract for 1 – 1.5 days for 1 year starting in May 2022. There is some flexibility in the start date and candidates wishing to start in September may also be considered. The role is flexible and may ultimately be shared between a number of teachers.
We would prefer applications from teachers with experience of teaching curriculum music in KS1 and KS2 and who are also able to offer an instrument specialism to teach whole class ensemble sessions. No individual or small group instrumental teaching is included in this role.
The Ideal Candidate
Required skills ; excellent classroom practitioner, excellent communication skills, communication skills, organised, friendly, ability to work as part of a team
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, multi cultural, adrenaline packed expanding city with so much to offer on its door step. From beautiful open spaces, a busy theatre district, large shopping centre to a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
Milton Keynes Council has an array of responsibilities, such as: education, housing, highways and social services. Altogether, the council provides over 240 services to the citizens of Milton Keynes, and to meet such an extensive and diverse range of challenges we must be innovative and dynamic to provide services successfully to meet the increasing demands that will accompany the growth of Milton Keynes. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with us. Here at Milton Keynes Council, we pride ourselves on modelling our values, that were co-created with colleague. We are dedicated, respectful and collaborative as we strive every day to make a difference to local people and the community we serve. If you share our values and want to experience a fulfilling job measured on outcomes and results with great work-life balance, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.
