Music Teacher – Engaging Secondary School – Bristol, Somerset – September 2025 Start
Location: Bristol, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS
Are you a dedicated and inspiring Music Teacher eager to teach in a school that truly prioritizes the arts? A respected secondary school in Bristol is seeking a passionate Classroom Music Teacher to join its supportive Performing Arts department from September 2025.
About the School
Situated in a culturally rich city, the school is renowned for its welcoming ethos, strong academic outcomes, and flourishing extra-curricular life. Music is central to its identity, with a reputation for excellence in performances, bands, orchestras, and community partnerships.
Music Department
The school has purpose-built music classrooms, rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, Mac suites with notation and production software, and performance spaces. A dedicated team of peripatetic staff enhances learning and delivery.
Your Role
Deliver inspiring Music lessons for KS3–KS4, fostering student creativity and practical skill development. Plan and teach performance, composition, music theory, and listening activities. Support and participate in choirs, ensembles, productions, and parent–school events. Assess progress, give feedback, and tailor your instruction to meet all learners’ needs. Collaborate with Music staff and wider faculty to expand and enrich the offer.
Ideal Candidate
You’ll hold a Music-related degree with QTS (or equivalent), strong classroom experience, and a passion for nurturing students' musical progress. You’re confident directing group performances, teaching composition, and integrating technology into learning. A collaborative spirit helps you thrive within teams.
Why Apply?
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Inspire young musicians in a school where Music is celebrated
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Access superb facilities and external performance opportunities
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Work with a committed and creative team
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Shape the department’s offer and drive student engagement