Teacher of Music

Ready to bring your musical expertise to a vibrant, forward-thinking academy? Become the teacher who sparks curiosity, builds confidence and helps young people discover their talents, find their voice and reach new heights—both in the classroom and beyond.

The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Music Teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of learning in every student. You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a strong belief in the potential of young people, ensuring that all students, regardless of starting point, are supported to make excellent progress.

You are an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment, contributing positively to curriculum development, department improvement, and the wider life of the academy. You maintain high expectations, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and respectful classroom culture where students feel valued and encouraged to excel.

Alongside your teaching, you will play a key role as a Form Tutor, building strong relationships, supporting students’ personal development, and acting as an important link between home and school. You are dedicated to upholding the ethos, values, and standards of the academy, and you take pride in contributing to a community in which every student can be their best.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A passion for teaching music and the creativity to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons.
• A strong understanding of curriculum planning and the ability to deliver a broad, balanced, and inclusive music curriculum.
• Experience in using assessment for learning to ensure students understand how to improve and make strong progress.
• High expectations of student behaviour, progress, and achievement, with the ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• The ability to track, monitor, and evidence student progress effectively.
• A commitment to pastoral care and a willingness to lead a tutor group, supporting students’ academic and social development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to share best practice within the department and across the wider school community.
• A commitment to professional development and staying up to date with best practice in teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and the values of the academy.

About Our Music Department: We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Music Teacher to join our thriving secondary school. The successful candidate will inspire and engage students across KS3 and KS4. Our Music Department is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking area of the school. We are committed to providing students with a broad understanding of musical diversity and culture, offering a rich and varied curriculum that celebrates the arts in all their forms. Our aim is to ensure every learner develops the knowledge, confidence, and cultural capital they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

About The Milton Keynes Academy: At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students. We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression. Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website.

Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.