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Wayman Education is seeking a passionate and motivated Music ECT to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Bedford from January. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career teacher who is eager to develop their craft within a supportive Performing Arts department that values creativity, musical expression, and high-quality teaching.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will teach Music across KS3–KS4, working with a well-sequenced curriculum designed to build performance confidence, listening skills, and compositional understanding. As an ECT, you will benefit from a structured induction programme, weekly mentor meetings, reduced timetable responsibilities, and regular access to high-quality CPD specifically tailored to new teachers.
You will be encouraged to take an active role in the department’s rich extra-curricular programme, which includes choir rehearsals, ensembles, instrumental groups, and termly performance showcases. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT looking to grow professionally while contributing to a department that is enthusiastic about expanding its musical footprint across the school community.
School Information
The school is a Good-rated, inclusive, and friendly secondary with strong leadership and a clear commitment to student and staff wellbeing. Behaviour is positive and well-managed, allowing lessons to remain focused and productive.
The Music department benefits from:
* A dedicated music suite with rehearsal rooms
* High-quality instruments and technology for composition
* A busy schedule of concerts and events
* Support from peripatetic instrumental teachers
Staff describe the school as collaborative, reflective, and welcoming—an ideal environment for an ECT to flourish.
Experience & Qualifications
* Music-related degree
* PGCE + QTS (or in the final stages of qualification)
* Passion for inspiring students through performance and creative work
* Eagerness to contribute to extra-curricular ensembles
Salary
Paid on MPS1–MPS2, in line with ECT scale.
Application
Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.