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Music tutor
Job specification pack
Welcome to
Big Creative Academy
Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a specialist
creative arts college for 16-19 year olds based
in Walthamstow, E17.
Our intent is to provide young creatives from
diverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial skills
and academic knowledge to have a powerful impact
in the creative industries.
Through access to higher education and the
development of cultural capital we will provide
students with the attitude and resilience to
succeed.
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As an organisation we provide a supportive,
developmental environment with a creative
and innovative approach to education. Choosing
to work for BCA will enable you to be part of a
successful organisation that offer a good work-
life balance to all employees, which includes
a flexible working approach, a friendly, positive
and purposeful working environment, and
plenty of opportunities for social interaction
between colleagues
We are a values-led organisation, award-winning in
equality, diversity, and inclusion and a best practice
college for LGBTQ+. We work with integrity
and passion, and are fiercely committed to
creating a truly meaningful work environment,
where individuals are empowered with the
tools, technology, and training to unleash
their full potential.
This is an exciting time to join BCA. We moved into
our £21m new building in January 2021 with all
new industry-standard studios and equipment. We
are expanding to launch the new Fashion Futures
Studio in September 2023.
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We have 440 young people per year enrolled onto
our Level 3 vocational programmes, and learners
take qualifications in maths and English if needed.
We have a job centre on site for learners and a
sister organisation, Big Creative Training, offering
apprenticeships. Progression outcomes for
students are filling local skills needs for a growing
creative arts sector.
The majority of our staff are dual practitioners,
teaching their professional craft. This makes BCA
an innovative environment in which to work.
Together with our industry ambassadors and
patron, Emeli Sande, all of our programmes are
industry led and forward thinking.

Benefits of working for BCA

• Flexible Fridays, half day, to provide work-life

balance

• Employee assistance programme
• Research-based professional development
• Supportive, caring and developmental

environment with full staff wellbeing

programme

• Excellent career development opportunities

and performance recognition

• Staff social events
• Gym facilities for staff use
• Cycle to work scheme

Sacha Corcoran, MBE (Principal)
I’m really proud of the team at Big Creative Academy all working
together to provide the best education possible for our learners.
Our values are incredibly important to us and we look forward to
welcoming you into the Big Creative family.
– Kindness – Respect – Inclusivity – Authenticity – Inclusivity –
What our learners
and graduates say…
96% of learners at BCA say their overall experience
is good. Here’s what they had to say…
“The teachers always find time to help.”
“I love the small class sizes, and the fun environment created.”
“I get to do something I love with other people who have the
same interests as me.”
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Not only did the college give us
the tools and knowledge to succeed,
they prepared us for life as creatives
of the future.
Georgia
If it wasn’t for BCA there’s no way
I would have become the person
I am today. Thanks for helping
me find myself!”
Amani
Job Description &
Person Specification

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• Post Title: Music Teacher – Performance (0.6 FTE)
• Salary: £18,600 – £20,400 pro rata (equivalent to £31,000 - £34,000 FTE) (without

Qualified Teacher Status)

• £20,400 - £22,800 pro rata (equivalent to £34,000 - £38,000 FTE) (with Qualified Teacher

Status)

• Part time: 0.6 FTE – 19.5 hours over 3 days
• Start Date: ASAP
• Reporting to: Head of Curriculum (Performing Arts)
• Location: Big Creative Academy, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 6HL
• Purpose of the role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced classroom Music

Teacher to deliver, assess, and support learners on the UAL Level 3 Music Performance
and Production course. This is a teaching role, you will be an integral member of our
curriculum team, responsible for the planning and delivery of engaging lessons, accurate
assessment, provide tutorial support and maintaining high standards of learning and
behaviour.
Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess classroom-based lessons in Music Performance and Production

at Level 3 (UAL)

• Ensure all delivery aligns with study programme frameworks and UAL assessment

guidance

• Facilitate creative expression while maintaining structure, progress, and discipline in the

classroom

• Personal tutor to provide pastoral support to students.

Key Tasks:

• Plan course delivery in line with study programme requirements
• Provides pastoral support to students.
• Arranges, monitors and supervises learners on study programmes, educational visits and

field trips

• Plans and prepares for inspections, Moderator reports and visits.
• Assesses students, including formative and summative assessments, internal verification

and supervision of assessments.

• Maintains and provides records and statistical checks in relation to own teaching and

across courses, including enrolment checks, attendance records and the like.
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• As part of the course team, the tutor acts as the main point of reference for students in a particular year or

course group. The tutor’s role includes:
(a) participation in inducting students
(b) providing educational and welfare guidance
(c) assisting students in preparing individual action plans
(d) following up student absence and tracking their course work
(e) acting as the focal point in the maintenance of student discipline within
the context of the Academy student disciplinary procedure
(f) undertaking exit interviews with students
(g) preparing administrative returns and reports as may be needed in relation to
students, including destination records
(h) writing student references

(i) completing UAL and other administrative forms with students

• Participates in activities to publicise courses.
• Assists in planning and developing courses and course materials.
• Participates as a member of one or more course teams in employer liaison (as appropriate), maintaining

standards and targets, reviewing and evaluating course provision and joint action planning.

• Provides advice and guidance to prospective students together with interviewing and APL work.
• Participates in student enrolment and induction.
• To plan, manage and ensure the effective deployment of the resource requirements for the services that

are the responsibility of the role.

• Promotes and implement all Academy policies, particularly those which refer to health and safety, equality

of opportunity, maintaining standards of student behaviour and safeguarding young people and vulnerable

adults. Participates in Academy programmes of staff appraisal and continuing professional development.

• Develop effective working relationships internally and with external partners.
• To operate at all times in line with the Academy’s values
• To work towards the behaviours outlined in the Excellence in Teaching framework at Appendix A.

This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed
to be an exhaustive listing of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect
changes in the job or the organisation.
Person Specification
A – Application I – Interview
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Principal Accountabilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess classroom-based lessons in Music Performance and Productio

Key Tasks:

• Plan course delivery in line with study programme requirements
• Provides pastoral support to students.
• Arranges, monitors and supervises learners on study programmes, educational visits an

are the responsibility of the role.

• Promotes and implement all Academy policies, particularly those which refer to health and safety, equalit