Music Teacher

Salary: M1 - U3

Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time considered.

Role: Teacher of Music

Academy: Outwood Academy Kirkby

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high‑quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success. This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance. Applications are invited from early career teachers through to experienced teachers. We would also consider applications from unqualified teachers for this position.

Welcome From The Principal: Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Kirkby. Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. As one of the newest academies in the Trust, we have already achieved significant progress: our outcomes are in the top 1% nationally for school transformations, with a progress score uplift of over 1.5 in just two years. We have also seen a 5.5% year‑on‑year rise in student attendance and are looking forward to moving into a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art building. Our incredible team is dedicated and passionate, motivated by the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset to provide the best learning experience for every child. As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference.

About The Department: Outwood Academy Kirkby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. We believe that all support staff within our ‘Family of Schools’ are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. Music is a vital subject and as such it plays a huge role in the school. We are seeking a strong teacher who can really drive and build upon the current provision. We want to ensure there are plentiful opportunities for students to engage in music whether that is through the curriculum via expert teaching or through showcase opportunities such as school productions, summer concerts and enrichment opportunities. Being part of a large Trust also enables music teachers to have access to support via shared schemes of learning. We are proud that Outwood Academy Kirkby is rated within the top 1% nationally for academic transformation based upon our outcomes. Following a strong Ofsted inspection in 2025 which validated the strength of our quality of education we are now in the underway of building a brand new state‑of‑the‑art school for our community. Ideally we would be seeking a September start but would take into consideration prior commitments and appropriate start dates. The role is advertised as full time but would consider part time applications for the right candidate.

Responsibilities: The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards. This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications: Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

About Us: Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well‑being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system‑wide impact opportunities. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.