Second in Music Department. Job in Weston-super-mare Education & Training Jobs

WAYMAN Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a dynamic Music teacher to take on the role of Second in Department. This position involves leading on Key Stage 4/5 Music, mentoring early career teachers, and enhancing the school's vibrant music culture through various extracurricular activities. The school is committed to the performing arts and offers outstanding facilities, making it an ideal environment for educators passionate about music and student development.

Benefits

Access to leadership coaching

Professional development pathways

Qualifications

• Passionate and creative teacher of Music with leadership ambition.
• Confident in teaching various musical styles and instruments.
• Skilled at building student confidence and musicality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Music in curriculum planning and assessment.
• Lead teaching and progress at KS4 and KS5.
• Develop extra-curricular music opportunities.

Skills

Creativity

Musical Leadership

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

An exceptional secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a dynamic Music teacher to step into the role of Second in Department. This post is ideal for someone ready to lead on Key Stage 4/5 Music and play an active role in the wider life of the school through performance and pastoral leadership.

Why This School?

• Strong commitment to performing arts with outstanding facilities

• Frequent concerts, musicals, and music enrichment programmes

• Supportive department with high student uptake at GCSE and A-Level

• Pastoral responsibility opportunities such as KS4 mentor or Wellbeing Ambassador

• Access to leadership coaching and professional development pathways

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Music in curriculum planning, assessment, and resourcing

• Lead teaching and progress at KS4 and KS5

• Mentor early career teachers and support whole-school arts outreach

• Develop extra-curricular music opportunities and school events

• Take on a pastoral responsibility linked to behaviour, attendance or engagement

Who You Should Be:

• A passionate and creative teacher of Music with leadership ambition

• Confident in teaching a range of musical styles and instruments

• Skilled at building student confidence and musicality

• Interested in whole-child development and positive school culture

• Enhanced DBS required