At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students' love of music through engaging lessons and a dynamic curriculum.
- Company: Join the Maritime Academy, a new school with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Career development, health support, and exclusive discounts for staff.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive network with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while nurturing their passion for music.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching music and a positive, innovative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Join our state-of-the-art academy and inspire our students’ love of music. We are thrilled to invite applications for a Music Teacher to join our growing academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Music Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking educator who embraces innovation, brings a positive mindset, and builds strong relationships with students and colleagues alike. You will be a confident and effective classroom practitioner, able to design and deliver an engaging, high-quality Music curriculum that sparks curiosity and promotes deep understanding. Keeping pace with the latest curriculum developments, you will inspire students through dynamic lessons that challenge and motivate them.
As a valued member of our team, you will uphold high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Above all, you will be committed to nurturing student engagement, driving progress, and instilling a lifelong love of learning. Applications are invited from teachers and ECTs who have experience of teaching Music.
The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.
Maritime Academy is a brand-new secondary school serving the community of Medway, which opened in September 2022 and moved to their brand new premises in September 2024. “The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment, where ‘excellence is a habit’. It exudes a strong sense of community.” Ofsted 2025.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
- Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust, we would encourage you to apply. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]
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