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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding middle leader with the ability to teach Music from KS3-KS5 to join our thriving Creative Learning Area, which includes Music, Art, Performing Arts and Music Technology. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to work closely with the Learning Area Leader, helping to shape the strategic direction of the department and lead it forward with vision and energy.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Learning Area Leader to develop and refine an ambitious and engaging curriculum, monitor standards of teaching, learning and assessment, drive improvement and secure excellent educational outcomes. They will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement across the Learning Area.
The successful candidate will join a thriving, growing music department where they will teach KS3 Music, lead GCSE and A Level Music provision and support the new Music Technology course. They will demonstrate a range of skills across the theoretical, compositional and performing aspects of the subject alongside competence in music technology. The role will also include effective liaison with peripatetic music staff through our partnership with the Chepstow Community Music Centre.
Candidates will play a key role in raising the profile of the Creative Learning Area within the school and the wider community through organising and leading high‑profile enrichment and performance events, including the Christmas concert and an annual school production.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and teachers with leadership aspirations who are ready to take the next step in their career and who have the drive, passion and vision to contribute to all aspects of the department’s curricular and extracurricular work.
This role will include responsibility of line management of the Music and Drama/Performing Arts curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning.
Music at Wyedean
Wyedean’s Music Department is part of the Creative Subjects Learning Area and has a music suite housed in the Performing Arts building. Accommodation benefits from a recording studio, adjoining practice rooms and a creative hub for use with KS4 and KS5 students. We also have access to the on-site Chepstow Community Music Centre that houses five fully resourced practice rooms, a larger rehearsal room and a second recording studio. Our specialist teaching area is fully equipped with iMac computers and MIDI keyboards, allowing students across the key stages, access to Garageband, Logic Pro and MuseScore software, in addition to a variety of acoustic instruments.
We currently run courses in Music GCSE (OCR) and Music A level (AQA) and contribute to the Level 1/2 Vocational Performing Arts (Eduqas) course at KS4, level 3 BTEC Performing Arts at KS5. We successfully introduced A level Music Technology in the department in September 2025.
The Department works in conjunction with the Chepstow Community Music Centre which has a visiting peripatetic staff who teach a wide variety of instrumental lessons. Sixth form music and performing arts students have access to the practice rooms throughout the school day. The recording studio allows students to produce recordings for GCSE and A level coursework and extra-curricular ensembles.
We offer an extensive range of extra-curricular Music activities at Wyedean, and it is expected that the new teacher would be able to bring their own expertise and enthusiasm to these.
Shortlisting: Friday 15th May
Interviews: Tuesday 19th May
Benefits
Wyedean recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer our employees the following staff benefits:
1. Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
2. Employer contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
3. Flexible working
4. Funded counselling services
5. Free eye tests (subject to requirements of contract)
6. Winter Flu jabs
7. Long Service awards
8. EV charging stations on site
Safeguarding Statement
Wyedean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and is required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Online searches on shortlisted candidates
The school is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, in line with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview.
Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only, and only where the school considers this appropriate. The school will consider any potential risks of online searches, e.g. unlawful discrimination or invasion of privacy, and will be clear on the reasons that online searches are being conducted. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.
Online searches will be carried out by an individual who is independent of the recruitment process to minimise the risk of bias or discrimination and to ensure that only relevant information is considered. The person responsible for carrying out online searches will have due regard to Part three of KCSIE.
The online search process may include searching for the candidate by name via search engines and social media, such as:
9. Google
10. Facebook
11. LinkedIn
When carrying out searches of shortlisted candidates’ online presence, the school will look out for indicators of concern, such as:
12. Inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language.
13. Discriminatory comments.
14. Inappropriate images.
15. Drug or alcohol misuse.
16. Anything that suggests the candidate may not be suitable to work with children.
Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process. The school will ensure that candidates are given an opportunity to discuss any concerns raised by the online search.