Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
An outstanding creative secondary in Wakefield is seeking a Music Teacher with strong performance and production skills to join their team for September 2025. This is a vibrant school where the arts are deeply embedded in the school culture.
Job Role:
You will teach Music across KS3 and KS4, with optional KS5 depending on your experience. You will also direct school ensembles, coordinate performances, and support peripatetic teachers.
Duties Include:
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Deliver engaging Music lessons that incorporate both traditional and digital approaches
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Organise and lead whole-school musical events, showcases, and concerts
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Facilitate student compositions and use music production tools and software
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Work with local partners, music services, and arts organisations
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Provide musical support to cross-departmental projects (e.g. school plays)
Candidate Requirements:
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Music degree with QTS
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Confident with instrumental teaching, composition, and music theory
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Strong tech literacy (Ableton, Logic, or GarageBand preferred)
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High enthusiasm for music education, student voice, and performance
School Info:
The school has a purpose-built music block with performance rooms, soundproof practice pods, and a full digital suite. Its musical heritage is longstanding, with regular trips, partnerships, and live events.
Incentives:
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Annual music budget for resources and live performance
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Dedicated time for rehearsal planning and curriculum creativity
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Option to take on subject leadership or arts coordinator roles
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A supportive and creative staff team