At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead music ensembles, vocal coaching, and teach contemporary music technology.
- Company: Dynamic secondary academy in Swindon with a strong focus on the arts.
- Benefits: Full-time role, supportive environment, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team in a school celebrated for its inclusive community.
- Why this job: Inspire students through diverse musical genres and innovative teaching methods.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Music or related field required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Are you a passionate and creative Music educator ready to lead practical ensembles, vocal coaching, and contemporary music technology within an active state secondary academy? This could be an exceptional opportunity to join a highly collaborative and expressive Performing Arts department.
Modern, forward-thinking 11 to 18 state academy based in Swindon. Music Teacher to deliver general music, ensemble practice, and digital compositions. Full-time, permanent role | September start.
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Music Teacher to join their experienced creative arts faculty from September. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for an experienced practitioner or an outstanding graduate teacher with a clear vision for introducing students to diverse musical genres, traditional notation, and modern digital production.
The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic and challenging curriculum across KS3 and KS4, preparing students for exceptional outcomes in their GCSE Music exams, with potential scope for A-Level instruction. Beyond the classroom, you will help coordinate instrumental tutor schedules, lead extracurricular ensembles (such as choirs, concert bands, and music technology clubs), and support the planning of the school’s busy seasonal performance and showcase calendar.
The Music department is highly popular and benefits from dedicated acoustic rehearsal rooms, modern instrument inventories, and keyboard suites equipped with digital audio workstations (DAWs).
This successful state secondary academy in Swindon is celebrated for its inclusive community, strong pastoral care, and commitment to the arts. A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team actively prioritizes workload reduction through shared planning schemes and structured behaviour policies. Staff enjoy modern performance facilities, a highly collaborative peer network, and excellent continuous professional development (CPD) pathways.
Experience and Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
- A degree in Music or a closely related creative discipline
- Excellent practical musicianship, with the ability to lead, accompany, or conduct student ensembles
- Complete comfort utilizing digital score editors and audio production software (DAWs)
Application
To be considered for this Music Teacher position starting in September, please forward your CV as soon as possible.
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