Music Teacher/Instructor (Shifnal)

Outcomes First Group; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount platform

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher/Instructor for Lamledge School in Shropshire. The role focuses on delivering engaging Music and Media lessons, developing a modern music learning environment, and guiding pupils toward academic and personal growth within a specialist education setting.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a fixed-term maternity cover arrangement starting January 2027, with term-time only scheduling. UK applicants only.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent) or relevant music teaching/instruction certification.
• Experience teaching Music and/or Creative Media.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Music and Media lessons that inspire creativity and achievement.
• Support the development of a high-quality music classroom and recording studio provision.
• Plan and deliver personalized learning programmes reflecting individual needs and aspirations.
• Act as a form tutor, providing pastoral support and promoting positive engagement in education.
• Teach life skills to develop independence and readiness for adulthood.
• Collaborate with therapists, families and external agencies to meet individual needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to diverse learning profiles and additional needs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress to inform planning and celebrate achievement.

Skills

QTS

PGCE

Music teaching

Creative Media

Job description

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work.

Job Title: Music Teacher/Instructor

Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SDSalary: Up to £26,000.00 per annum ( depending on qualifications, not pro rata ).

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027. UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Music Teacher/Instructor to join our specialist education team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire pupils through music, media and creative expression while helping them achieve meaningful academic, personal and emotional progress.

Music can play a transformative role in a pupil's educational journey, and you will create engaging learning experiences that build confidence, develop self-expression and nurture individual talents. Alongside delivering high-quality music education, you will help develop and establish a modern music learning environment, including a state-of-the-art recording studio and music classroom, providing opportunities to explore performance, production, recording and media-based pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Music and Media lessons that inspire creativity, confidence and achievement.
• Support the development and establishment of a high-quality music classroom and recording studio provision.
• Plan and deliver personalised learning programmes that reflect individual needs, interests and aspirations.
• Act as a form tutor, providing pastoral support and promoting positive engagement in education.
• Teach and embed life skills that help pupils develop independence, confidence and readiness for adulthood.
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies to create learning opportunities that meet individual needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches, classroom strategies and resources to support a wide range of learning profiles and additional needs.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, using information effectively to inform planning and celebrate achievement.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a passionate educator who combines musical expertise with a commitment to helping pupils succeed. You will be able to build positive relationships, motivate learners who may have experienced barriers to education, and create engaging learning experiences that enable every pupil to reach their potential.

Whether your background is in teaching, music instruction, music production, recording technology or creative media, you will bring energy, flexibility and a genuine belief in the power of education to transform lives.

Essential requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent)
• or relevant music teaching/instruction certification .
• Experience teaching Music and/or Creative Media.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a diverse range of learning needs.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Confidence in using music technology, recording equipment and industry-standard software is desirable.

About Us

Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5–19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small‑group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma‑informed and PACE principles. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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 .