Teacher of Music in Erith

Leigh Academy Bexley is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Music, joining us from September 2026. The ideal candidate will have an infectious passion for music and will help all students understand the important role that the subject plays in all of our lives, whilst also developing young professionals for the future. While we welcome applications from ECTs, substantial experience of delivering at least some of the qualifications that we offer is desirable. Applicants who have previous experience in delivering MYP and/or DP are of strong interest to us, but please note that this criterion is not essential.

What we are looking for:

• An excellent leader, passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the curriculum area.
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude.
• Confident and has strong career aspirations.
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and well-being of everyone at the school.
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, based on experience.

What the school offers its staff:

Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning. We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

Commitment to safeguarding:

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.