At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through engaging music lessons and lead vibrant performing arts education.
- Company: Outstanding secondary academy in Reading with a celebrated performing arts department.
- Benefits: Generous non-contact time, dedicated support, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Access to top-notch facilities and a thriving co-curricular music program.
- Why this job: Join a creative environment where you can make a real impact on students' musical journeys.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Music or related field required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Are you an accomplished musician and passionate educator eager to inspire musical composition, performance, and musicology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5? This full-time post offers an exceptional opportunity to lead vibrant performing arts education in Reading.
Our client is seeking an articulate, musically versatile Teacher of Music to join their celebrated performing arts department from September. In this full-time role, you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical music lessons across Key Stage 3, GCSE Music, and A-Level Music / BTEC Music Technology.
You will guide students through solo and ensemble performance, composition methodologies, score analysis, music history across diverse genres, and digital audio workstation (DAW) software such as Logic Pro and Sibelius. The department features specialized acoustic practice suites, an Apple Mac music technology lab, recording studios, an extensive instrument inventory, and a thriving co-curricular program including orchestras, choirs, jazz bands, and seasonal concert showcases.
This top-tier academy in Reading is nationally celebrated for its high academic standards, rich creative culture, and respectful student body. Senior leadership places immense value on music education, providing generous non-contact timetable allocations, dedicated accompaniment support, and structured career pathways into pastoral or creative faculty leadership.
Qualifications & Criteria
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
- Honors degree in Music, Music Performance, Composition, or Musicology
- High-level instrumental or vocal proficiency, with fluency in reading music notation and utilizing music technology (Logic Pro / Sibelius)
- Proven track record (or clear potential) for delivering excellent GCSE and A-Level music exam and coursework outcomes
Application
To be considered for this Music Teacher position in Reading starting in September, please forward your detailed CV today.
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