Visiting Music Teacher - Brass in King's Lynn

Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale (UNQ) / Qualified Teachers Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS). This role is on a casual contract with variable hours. You may work up to 3 hours per week and the work pattern can be discussed at interview.

Location deployable trust-wide, but it is intended to be based at King Edward VII Academy, Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB, at the outset. The trust Central Services, including the trust’s Music HQ, is based at Hewett Academy in Norwich.

Start Date: September 2026.

Are you passionate about music? Are you committed to improving the life chances of young people? Inspiration Trust is seeking to appoint a Visiting Music Teacher with a Brass specialism to support the music department at King Edward VII Academy. If you are an excellent teacher, who is passionate about education and excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you.

The successful applicant will plan and deliver high-quality instrumental/vocal teaching and will facilitate co-curricular musical opportunities. While most teaching will take place during school hours, some work will be required out of school hours, most notably for rehearsals, performances and exams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate music teacher, with a proven track record in achieving strong outcomes, to have a significant impact. This role presents an opportunity to work with nationally recognised practitioners and access high quality CPD.

The trust seeks applications from experienced, specialist teachers of brass instruments. The ability to play and teach a second instrument to a high standard would be beneficial, but is not a prerequisite.

Informal discussions with the Director of Music, to inform your decision to apply, are encouraged. Please email: johnstephens@inspirationtrust.org

What You’ll Be Doing

• To plan and teach well-structured lessons that support pupils in making progress.
• To prepare pupils for performances and examination opportunities as appropriate.
• To facilitate and promote a learning experience which provides all pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils as well as pupils with different levels of prior attainment.
• To assess, record and report on the progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep and provide records as required.
• To facilitate extra-curricular musical opportunities across multiple academies within the Trust.
• To communicate effectively with the Director of Music, leaders in schools and the music teacher coordinator, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

About You

The successful candidate must have a commitment to changing lives and outcomes for young people. You must have strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and creativity in teaching. You must also be adaptable and passionate about your pupils' success. You will act as a positive role model, foster a supportive learning environment, and be committed to your own continuous learning and professional development.

Essential:

• Grade 8 or above in a primary study instrument (or demonstrable skill level equivalent to at least this standard).
• Grade 5 music theory or above (or a demonstrable skill level equivalent to this standard).
• Valid driving license.
• Experience of teaching a range of ages, from primary to secondary pupils.
• Experience of leading and assisting with ensemble activities (choirs, ensembles, performance opportunities).

Desirable:

• Degree in music.
• Performance diploma.
• Teaching diploma.
• Certificate for Music Educators (CME).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Grade 5 on a second instrument.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

About Us

King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school with a rich and prestigious history. Thousands of students have walked the halls of this magnificent building, all in pursuit of the excellence that the academy continues to strive for today.

In October 2024, Ofsted rated King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form as Good overall, recognising the rapid positive changes across the school. Inspectors highlighted the academy’s ambition and high standards: The school expects high standards of pupils’ work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear. Lessons are engaging and focused. Pupils learn well.

The report also praised the school’s curriculum and teaching: The school’s curriculum is ambitious and ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning alongside their peers. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn and the order in which it is taught. High-quality training and support from the Trust have led to precise teaching. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly. Staff are invested in the school and the community. They feel well supported by leaders who manage their workload with sensitivity. They want the very best for pupils and are proud to work at the school.

King Edward VII Academy is calm, orderly, and purposeful. Its culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines, enabling teachers to focus on their subjects with expertise and passion.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

Next Steps: Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form. When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

Closing date for applications: 12noon on Monday 8th June 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.