Music Teacher – Early Career Teacher (ECT) or Experienced Teacher Opportunity
📍 Location: Telford
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Salary: Competitive, based on experience
🏫 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the School
We are a thriving school in Telford, dedicated to providing a high-quality, inclusive education that supports academic excellence and personal growth. The Music Teacher department is at the heart of our curriculum, offering students the chance to explore music theory, performance, and composition. We are looking for a passionate Music Teacher to join our team and inspire students at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
The Role
We are seeking a Music Teacher who can bring creativity, enthusiasm, and expertise to the classroom. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a strong drive to develop or an experienced Music Teacher with KS5 teaching experience, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Delivering engaging Music Teacher lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, with a focus on Key Stage 5 music to challenge and inspire students.
• Developing and delivering a diverse and creative curriculum that includes performance, composition, music theory, and history.
• Offering expert guidance in individual and group performances, helping students refine their vocal and instrumental skills.
• Collaborating with the Music Teacher department to ensure the curriculum is dynamic, inclusive, and meets the needs of all students.
• Supporting extracurricular music activities, including concerts, music clubs, and school ensembles.
• Providing constructive feedback to help students excel in both practical and theoretical aspects of music.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Music Teacher with:
✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or a related field.
✔️ For ECTs: A commitment to professional development and growth within a supportive team.
✔️ For Experienced Teachers: Proven experience teaching Music at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, with a track record of achieving strong student outcomes.
✔️ Strong knowledge of music theory, performance, composition, and history.
✔️ A passion for inspiring students to engage with music both practically and theoretically.
✔️ Creativity in lesson planning and a strong ability to make music education enjoyable and challenging.
✔️ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
✔️ A willingness to contribute to extracurricular music activities.
Why Join Us?
• Academic Excellence: Work in a school with a strong academic focus and a commitment to high standards in education.
• Supportive Team: Join a dedicated and passionate team of Music Teachers who share your enthusiasm for music education.
• Professional Development: Receive excellent support and opportunities for career progression, whether you're an ECT or an experienced teacher.
• Motivated Students: Teach a group of enthusiastic students eager to excel in music.
• Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Lead or support a variety of extracurricular activities, including concerts, school music clubs, and ensembles.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic Music Teacher, whether an ECT or an experienced educator, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
📧 To apply, please submit your CV – no cover letter required