Music teacher

Outcomes First Group; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Music Teacher for Red Kite School in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. The role involves delivering engaging Music lessons to students with support needs, aligned with personalised learning and safeguarding commitments.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, plan lessons, assess progress and contribute to education plans while inspiring confidence and creativity in students aged 11–18 with SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised teaching qualification and QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience planning and delivering high-quality lessons.
• Passionate about Music and inspiring young people through creative learning.
• Able to differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Experience with children in an education setting; SEN experience is an advantage.
• Calm, resilient and adaptable when supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress and achievement.
• Contribute to individual education and behaviour plans to support student development.
• Create a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, families and wider professionals for best outcomes.
• Support the wider school community and contribute to school improvement initiatives.
• Promote wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development of every student.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Communication

Classroom management

SEN experience

Calm under pressure

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work

Job Title: Music Teacher
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Music Teacher to join our specialist education team and make a lasting difference to the lives of our students.

This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire a love of music, creativity and self-expression while delivering engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of students. Working within a supportive and multi-disciplinary environment, you will help students develop confidence, resilience and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Many of our students have additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated social, emotional and behavioural needs, making this role ideal for a teacher who thrives on building positive relationships and creating meaningful learning experiences.

What you will be doing

• Planning and delivering engaging Music lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on student progress and achievement.
• Contributing to individual education and behaviour plans to support student development.
• Creating a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, families and wider professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Supporting the wider school community and contributing to school improvement initiatives.
• Promoting the wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development of every student.

About You

• Holds a recognised teaching qualification and QTS or equivalent required.
• Has experience planning and delivering high-quality lessons.
• Is passionate about Music and inspiring young people through creative learning.
• Can effectively differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
• Has strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Experience with children within an education setting. SEN experience would be an advantage
• Remains calm, resilient and adaptable when supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

About Us

Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships.

Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales