Overview
Teacher of Music - ECTs encouraged to apply
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Job Ref No. ECC8824736-207S | Position Type: Teacher | Pay Range: MPS/UPR (TLR may be available for the right candidate)
Position Start Date: 01/01/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/10/2025 | Midday Date of Interviews: To be confirmed
Required January 2026
Are you an enthusiastic and committed Music specialist looking for new and exciting challenges? If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move. We are seeking an outstanding, ambitious, talented and passionate Music teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Performing Arts department where you will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for all aspects of music among our students.
We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to complete their ECT journey, or someone early on in their career. It is essential for candidates to be able to teach Music at KS3 and KS4.
Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving, expanding, secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students in a happy and supportive environment. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.
Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School's focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning school. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.
Responsibilities
* To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.
* To have high expectations of yourself and students.
* To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.
Requirements/Qualifications
Essential: Ability to teach Music at KS3 and KS4. Strong commitment to student achievement and well-being. Suitable for ECTs.
Benefits
* Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and want to achieve the best that they can.
* An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
* Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement.
* A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and free access to external support agencies if needed.
* Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.
How to apply
Please note the school can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone. Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 10 October 2025 (late applications may not be considered). The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. No agencies please.
Please visit www.southchurchschool.com to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the school by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com.
Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.
Information about the School
Southchurch High School is an oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive school. We are fortunate to be housed in a spacious, modern building, one wing of which has been recently refurbished. We have recently moved into our new 4 court Sports Hall. These developments have helped to give the School a very positive future.
Southchurch High School is situated near one of Southend\'s many attractive Victorian conservation areas. The area benefits from being very close to the lively Southend town centre as well as a short walk from the attractive Cliff Gardens and the seafront. Southend also benefits from superb transport links, including proximity to rail stations and road links.
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Tracy Smith
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS2 4XA Telephone: 01702 900777
Email: hr@southchurchschool.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process. All offers of employment are subject to standard checks.
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