Teacher of Music

Teaching Vacancies; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a Music Teacher for a permanent, full-time position starting January/Easter 2026. The role involves leading a dedicated team to foster student engagement and academic success. Benefits include a supportive professional environment, comprehensive induction, and on-site services such as a bike-to-work scheme. Interested candidates should apply by noon on December 8, 2025, or inquire via email for more details.

Benefits

Outstanding ECT provision and support

Friendly and supportive working environment

Comprehensive induction programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Freshly made food on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching music at secondary education level.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Preparedness to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Music department.
• Encourage students to achieve their potential.
• Secure positive student outcomes at various key stages.
• Promote student engagement in creative ways.

Skills

Inspirational communication

Creative thinking

Commitment to student outcomes

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Teacher of Music

Contract term: Permanent
Contract type: Full Time
Start date: January / Easter 2026
Salary: GBP £34,398 - £52,490 MPS/UPS

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Music Teacher to a thriving and collaborative faculty. This is a very experienced, collegiate team. The successful candidate will be led by our Head of Department and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other members of leadership within the team.

Responsibilities

• have the vision to fully develop and support the Music department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and/or 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.

What we offer

• an outstanding ECT provision and support
• a friendly and supportive working environment
• a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike to Work Scheme
• freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities

“RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job.”

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainment of our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).

For more information see the school website https://www.rodingvalley.net

Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 8th December 2025. Interviews will take place during the same week for shortlisted candidates.

*Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We support safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and offers of employment may be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and confirming suitability to work with children. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.