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Introductory concert for Music in the Round's WeCompose project!
Yesterday, our talented students from Redwood Park Academy and Mayfield School embarked on a thrilling musical adventure as a part of Music in the Round's WeCompose project! They had the incredible opportunity to attend an introductory concert featuring the renowned Ligeti Quartet at the historic Portsmouth Guildhall.
WeCompose is a project, developed by Music in the Round and hosted by Portsmouth Guildhall, which introduces KS3 students from all backgrounds to composition, creativity and collaboration.
The students were captivated by the mesmerizing performances of the Ligeti Quartet, immersing themselves in the world of classical music. It was an inspiring experience that opened their hearts and minds to the beauty of live music.
Music Training for School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
On Tuesday 26th September, Portsmouth Music Hub (PMH) had the pleasure of leading a morning of music making with the Portsmouth SCITT students at Stamshaw Junior School.
The session combined theory and practice, going on a musical journey from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Key Stage 2 (KS2).
The students, brimming with curiosity and passion, embraced every note and rhythm, making the session not only informative but also deeply enriching, and PMH are looking forward to returning to them in the Spring to share more practical ideas for embedding music in the primary classroom.
We're hiring!
Job details: Music Teacher
Salary: Unqualified: £18,419 (UQ1)- £28,735 p.a. pro rata, Qualified: MPR1: £25,714 - MPR6: £36,961 p.a. pro rata. (The salary scale will be capped at Main Scale 6, however, more experienced teachers may apply).
Hours: Various part-time hours available (Term time only)
Contract: Fixed term contract until from 2nd January 2024 - 31st August 2024.
Closing date: 11th October 2023
Interviews: 16th October 2023
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The service
Portsmouth Music Services provides a range of comprehensive teaching styles, both modern and in traditional. We look to support and enhance both Maintained and Academy Schools in and out of school.
The Role:
Your responsibilities will include:
Teaching curriculum music and whole class instrumental according to National Curriculum requirements face to face or online if Covid restrictions change.
Planning and teaching lively and engaging lessons
Assessing pupils' learning and progress
Recording and reporting on pupil progress as required
Developing and maintaining an effective relationship with the school
Maintaining good order among pupils with particular regard to their health and safety of the children
Participating in arrangements for training and professional development and keeping up to date with best practice in music education including appraisal
Following the policies and protocols of the Music Service and Portsmouth City Council at all times
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role attached below.
What you'll need to succeed
Who is the person?
You need to be:
An experienced, committed and effective teacher, able to engage and enthuse children at primary age.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels and to plan and teach whole class instrumental and curriculum music to whole classes.
Have an understanding of the National Curriculum and the assessment requirements for schools.
Organised and professional in presentation, flexible to accommodate the needs of the Music Service and schools.
What you'll get in return
We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:
Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/
Additional Information:
The full job profile is attached here
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Telephone: Portsmouth Music Service 023 92 375655
Email: portsmouthmusichub@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Application process:
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
To make sure your application is above the rest, please review the “Job Profile” to ensure you application matches the requirements of the role. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their ability to use good examples that meet the criteria of this role.
Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.
Please ensure to complete the application in its entirety and add in comments to the Personal Statement section. You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement you application.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
The Music Man Project
The Landport Community Centre was abuzz with excitement as, St. John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Redwood Park Academy, came together to witness an extraordinary event – a special performance by The Music Man Project.
The Music Man Project, founded by David Stanley BEM, is renowned for its commitment to promoting music education and inclusion for individuals with learning disabilities. Their performances are known for their extraordinary blend of talent, enthusiasm, and heart-warming moments.
The smiles on the faces of the performers were infectious, and their confidence was inspiring. The event sent a powerful message that when given the opportunity and support, individuals with learning disabilities can achieve remarkable feats.
London Welcomes Portsmouth Music Hub's Special Events Choir in Spectacular Palace of Westminster Performance.
Working in partnership with The Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth Music Hub’s Special Events Choir performed two specially composed songs ‘Living on the Mary Rose’ and ‘Heroes of the Mary Rose’ at the iconic Place of Westminster. This remarkable performance was made possible by the dedication and talent of students from St Edmund's Catholic School and St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School.
This awe-inspiring musical experience captivated the hearts and minds of all in attendance. The collaboration between the Special Events Choir and The Mary Rose Trust is a testament to the power of partnership in promoting the arts and education. This event highlighted the importance of nurturing young talent and providing them with unique opportunities to showcase their skills on prestigious stages.
Portsmouth Music Hub launches 5-year Music Inclusion strategy
Portsmouth Music Hub has published its music inclusion strategy, which aims to set out its plans to develop equality, diversity and inclusion across the Hub and to develop diverse musical opportunities for children and young people across Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Music Hub, which has just celebrated its 10th Anniversary, aims to transform and inspire lives through high quality music and cultural engagement.
"The Music Hub has been fortunate to receive funding from Youth Music to develop its inclusion practice. As part of the process, we have received some extremely valuable thoughts, ideas and opinions from many sectors of Portsmouth's diverse community about what musical inclusion really means. In particular, how children and young people could be supported through music, identifying barriers to musical participation and the genres of music that are the most popular amongst children and young people across the city."
Ruth Morgan, Music Inclusion Manager at Portsmouth Music Hub
As a consequence of the pandemic, there are significant challenges for children, young people and adults. Addressing well-being and mental health is important for everyone and the Music Hub is developing opportunities for further development in these aspects through high quality musical opportunities. Portsmouth Music Hub is already acting on the results of the research offering a range of musical opportunities that address both musical outcomes as well as social and personal outcomes.
The Hub is determined to raise awareness of the city's strong foundation in the arts and culture to inspire children and young people today as well as future generations to enjoy music, experience its numerous benefits and raise awareness of music as a possible career.
Portsmouth is a unique maritime city which has been the home to many famous people over the years, including musicians. Just a few of the famous people born in Portsmouth include English actress and TV personality, Amanda Holden, Supertramp's Charles Hodgson, and film producer Allison Owen who is also mother to the singer Lily Allen. Portsmouth is also the birthplace of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, former Prime Minister James Callaghan and author Charles Dickens, one of the most prominent writers of the Victorian era.
As part of the research before the inclusion strategy was completed, the Music Hub has looked at the areas of deprivation in the city. Research shows that there is a very mixed range of deprivation across Portsmouth and of the of the 125 Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) in Portsmouth, there are 15 which are in the 10% most deprived areas in England. With over 120 languages other than English spoken in Portsmouth schools, the Hub is also keen to support those who speak English as an additional language.
"Portsmouth Music Hub has always been committed to inclusion and can proudly demonstrate numerous examples of inclusive practice and impressive inclusive musical performances over the years. The research which has led to this Inclusion Strategy will be invaluable in developing the Hub's inclusive practice further. Now, more than ever, the children and young people of Portsmouth need the Hub to have clear and inclusive city-wide priorities to ensure that the outstanding music delivery is maintained, despite the inevitable challenges because of the pandemic. Portsmouth Music Hub is committed to promoting the message that music and the arts continue to be invaluable for everyone and even more so now."
Sue Beckett, CEO of Portsmouth Music Hub
Vacancy - Curriculum Teacher
Portsmouth
Part Time, Fixed Term
£18,419 - £36,961
22nd November 2021
Curriculum – Music Teacher – fixed term contract until the 31 August 2022
Salary: Pay is claimed monthly. The rate of pay is linked to teachers’ pay scales and is determined by the experience and qualifications of the person appointed. The salary scale will be capped at Main Scale 6, however more experienced teachers may apply. Unqualified: £18,419 (UQ1)- £28,735, Qualified: MPR1: £25,714 – MPR6: £36,961 pa, pro rata) (UQ6)
Hours per week: 0.333 FTE – To be confirmed with schools
This work is term-time only.
Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.
Portsmouth Music Service has an office base c/o Paulsgrove Community Centre, Marsden Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 4JB
Portsmouth City Council
At Portsmouth City Council we’re all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.
With a little over 207,000 residents and 7,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority’s main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to Multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.
Your New Role
You will be teaching curriculum music and whole class instrumental according to National Curriculum requirements face to face or online if Covid restrictions change. This will involve planning and teaching lively and engaging lessons whilst assessing pupils learning and progress.
Other responsibilities will include:
developing and maintaining an effective relationship with the school
maintaining good order among pupils with particular regard to their health and safety of the children
participating in arrangements for training and professional development and keeping up to date with best practice in music education including appraisal
following the policies and protocols of the Music Service and Portsmouth City Council at all times
carrying out any other duties as may reasonably be required
the postholder will be accountable to the Head of Portsmouth Music Service and line managed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be an experienced, committed and effective teacher who is able to engage and enthuse children at primary age. You will know how to plan and teach whole class instrumental and curriculum music to individuals and small groups and have an understanding of the National Curriculum and the assessment requirements for schools.
What you’ll get in return
As well as highly competitive pay you’ll receive all the benefits of working within a local authority organisation, which ranges from flexible working hours to a fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return. We wish to support all our staffs development throughout, if that’s progression planning or involvement within the on the job apprenticeship scheme we will work together to drive your career. For those with families we have child care benefits as well as discounts with local businesses which can be enjoyed by all.
Music Making a Difference
Music is certainly making a difference to the students of St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, as Penny Mordant MP was able to observe first-hand. With additional funding from the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund, students had access to new, easy-to-clean instruments and online resources created especially to enhance the musical offer provided to schools through Portsmouth Music Hub.
Performing along with a specially composed song about Portsmouth, the students created an enthusiastic performance using boomwhackers, playing confidently and safely in their class bubble. The smiles on their faces said it all!
“The Cultural Recovery Fund has enabled the Music Hub to continue to provide a high quality offer to schools across the city, benefitting thousands of the city’s students. The digital song bank has been accessed by over 70 countries worldwide, and this has been made possible thanks to this invaluable funding.”
As part of the funding, some students have had the opportunity to work with professional composers to express their responses to the past 16 months of lockdown, online learning, separation and for some, sickness and loss. Students from the Flying Bull Academy have written a song called "Can't Hold us Down", incorporating a rap that summarises the events of the last 16 months, their experiences and aspects that are particularly pertinent to them.
“These songs reflect the power of music as an expressive channel for communication and the process of creating music to share and address feelings and responses is a remarkable tool as part of students’ recovery.”
Portsmouth Music Hub works closely with schools supporting their students' musical access and opportunities. As part of the Cultural Recovery Fund an online show about the Tasks of Hercules has been created and filmed and will be premiered on the Hub's YouTube Channel on July 14th. Penny Mordaunt MP described the initiative as an "innovative and creative legacy performed by the city's children and young people for their community to enjoy."
“It is impressive to see the continued work of Portsmouth Music Hub in enabling children and young people to participate in, and enjoy arts activities, which clearly enhances their well-being and underpins their learning in so many ways.”