Teacher of Music

Shorefields; Maldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful educational institution in the UK is looking for a passionate Music Teacher to inspire students. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in music, QTS, and a commitment to enhancing student learning. Responsibilities include lesson planning and leadership across multiple year groups from KS3 to KS4. Applications are open for Early Career Teachers and experienced educators.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and enthusiastic with high commitment levels.
• Ability to focus on fostering teaching and learning for students aged 11-19.
• Experienced candidates should have evidence of high retention levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons in accordance with schemes of learning.
• Provide professional leadership to students.

Skills

Commitment to student development

Enthusiasm for teaching

Interest in new teaching developments

Education

Good honours degree in music or related subject

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week Commencing 12.01.2026

APPLY ONLINE VIA: https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0113

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through music? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our thriving Expressive Arts Faculty at our successful 11-19 academy.

This is a permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time basis, and ideal for someone eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team that values creativity and excellence.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a forward-thinking educational environment, we would love to hear from you!

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support and development programme for all new staff available.

This role is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and offers the chance to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS4. The core purpose of the role being to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

The current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and the DfE Teachers' Standards apply to the professional duties of all teachers in all teaching posts.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a good honours degree in music or a related subject and a QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course
• ensure awareness of the