Teacher of Music

Ashby School; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a full-time and permanent role starting from August 2026 or Easter/May when possible. The successful candidate will inspire students in Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 while contributing to a rich extracurricular music program. This position offers an opportunity to work in a thriving Arts department dedicated to fostering musical talent through innovative teaching and performance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching music at secondary school level.
• Commitment to fostering students' musical talents both academically and through extracurricular activities.
• Ability to contribute to the Arts faculty initiatives and productions.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 students.
• Contribute to extracurricular musical activities like orchestras and choirs.
• Facilitate engaging music lessons that empower students' learning.

Skills

Passion for music

Ability to teach music at Key Stage 4 and 5

Creativity in teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Music or Education related to Music

Job description

Teacher of Music

Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire

Required from August 2026 or Easter/May where possible. Full time and permanent. ECT, MPS, UPS.

Application deadline Thursday 5th February 2026 at 9am. We may close earlier should we find the right candidate.

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic and determined music teacher with a passion for their subject? Are you excited about the opportunity to work with our committed and enthusiastic Key Stage 3 students within the Music curriculum? Do you have the dedication, commitment, and openness to strategies to raise attainment at Key Stage 4? Are you passionate about supporting students through Key Stage 5 and onto aspirational musical futures? Then Ashby School is the place for you!

The Arts is a thriving aspect of Ashby School and sit at the heart of our belief that when students are Empowered to Learn, Anything is Possible! With the aim to support students' academic achievements within a creative learning environment and contribute positively to their holistic educational experience, are you ready for this challenge?

The Arts faculty comprises Art, Drama, Music, Film, Media and Photography with the intent to instil a lifelong appreciation of the Arts in our students, through opportunities to create and perform across a range of media. The specialist teachers in all the Arts departments work together to ensure that both curriculum and extra-curricular activities achieve this vision. We are looking for a Music teacher who shares this passion and views the Performing Arts to be an integral part of students' learning at Ashby School. Arts learning is based in a dedicated building comprising Art rooms, classrooms and Music facilities, alongside a fully equipped Drama studio. In addition, our Drama studio can be opened into our theatre which boasts a 220-seat raked auditorium with a professional lighting, projection and sound facilities run from an overlooking control room. The faculty also has a Performing Arts technician who works alongside the teaching staff as well as facilitating external use of our theatre space.

Music is a pivotal department within the Arts Faculty and is taught in three dedicated classrooms, facilitating ICT learning via both Sibelius and Cubase, three practice rooms and a recording suite. Students study Music in Years 7 to 9 and have access to a wide range of instruments including keyboards, ukuleles and world music percussion. We also are delighted that Music at GCSE & A-Level continue to thrive and have groups studying in all years who follow the Edexcel specifications and achieve successful outcomes as well as progressing to study the subjects at both University and specialist institutions. The ability to contribute to examination level Music at Key Stage 4 and 5 is a crucial aspect of this role.

Beyond the curriculum, we have an amazing & exciting extra- curricular offer within Music and the Performing Arts. This includes Orchestra, Jazz Band and Choir, which take place weekly with concerts every term alongside students performing as soloists and in small ensembles. Once a month we have an Arts Showcase Performance at lunchtime for students and staff. We also have a programme of cross-subject Showcases which take place in the Autumn and Summer Term. Our musical productions are a pivotal part of the Performing Arts Calendar and a huge showcase of our students' talents. Last year we had a very successful performance of 'Shrek - The Musical', which had over 100 students involved both on stage and as part of the technical and production team. Previous productions have included 'We Will Rock You' and 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' and a passion to support students to perform to this level is a key consideration in this appointment. To support our students in this pursuit, we also have 6 visiting Peripatetic Music teachers offering a full range of instrumental and singing lessons that students can access individually or in small groups.