Music Teacher

Academics; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Great Dunmow is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to join a growing department. This part-time role involves delivering a diverse music curriculum, inspiring students, and supporting extracurricular initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a successful teaching track record and a deep commitment to music education. Join us to help shape the future of young musicians in our community.

Benefits

Structured support from the Director of Music

Access to high-quality CPD

Opportunities for extracurricular trips

Strong support network from the Trust

Qualifications

• Track record as a practitioner or community musician.
• Experience teaching KS2 and KS3.
• Inspire students to develop a love for music.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging curriculum for KS3 and KS4, with future KS5 expansion.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular music clubs and local initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across departments.

Skills

Classroom management

Ensemble music experience

Choral music experience

Differentiation for SEND

Pastoral care awareness

Collaboration

Job description

Music Teacher - Great Dunmow
Part-Time | Permanent | Start Date: 1st September 2025
Application Deadline: Midnight, 1st June 2025 | Interviews: TBC

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Music Teacher to join our thriving secondary school in Great Dunmow, where the Music Department is undergoing an exciting period of growth and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic educator to contribute to a flourishing department that values creativity, collaboration, and high standards of musical education.

As a Music Teacher in Great Dunmow, you will support the Director of Music and the existing team-including another Teacher of Music, a part-time technician, and four peripatetic staff-in delivering an engaging and diverse curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with plans for future KS5 expansion. Our school has seen a 100% increase in GCSE music uptake, and with local charity support, our facilities include Apple Macs for composition and an extensive range of musical instruments.

The role includes encouraging students to take part in extracurricular music clubs, peripatetic lessons, and local community music initiatives, contributing to their holistic development. With an emphasis on whole-school musical development, you will also work in tandem with our KS2 provision to ensure a smooth and enriching through-school musical journey.

Our ideal Music Teacher will:

• Have a successful track record as a classroom practitioner or community musician

• Be a passionate, practising musician with experience in ensemble and choral settings

• Have experience teaching both KS2 and KS3 students

• Possess strong pastoral and safeguarding awareness

• Inspire and motivate students to develop a love for music and opt for GCSE Music

• Differentiate effectively for SEND learners

• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to our wider school community

In return, we offer:

• Structured support from the Director of Music, including timetabled line management

• Access to high-quality CPD through the Saffron Alliance and Saffron Academy Trust

• Opportunities to lead or support with music-related extracurricular trips

• A strong network of support from our Trust and Governing Body

Join our vibrant and ambitious school in Great Dunmow as a Music Teacher and become part of a team transforming music education in the region. If you're ready to make a significant impact both in and outside the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become the next Music Teacher helping to shape the future of young musicians in Great Dunmow.