Teacher of Music

The Corsham School; Corsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Discounts on high street

Cinema tickets

Holidays

Job summary

The Corsham School seeks an enthusiastic, motivated and inspirational teacher of Music to join an experienced team led by a curriculum team leader. The successful candidate will model excellent practice, prioritise students’ progress and deliver high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.

The Music department offers GCSE and A level with strong take-up and close links with Real World Studios, the Pound Arts centre and WOMAD, providing exciting opportunities to contribute to the school and

Qualifications

• Inspirational and passionate music teacher.
• Professional who works effectively in partnership with parents and other stakeholders.
• Passionate about raising attainment in the classroom with students of all abilities.
• Able to demonstrate evidence of continually improving teaching and learning through schemes of work and extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Model excellent classroom practice and maintain students' progress as the central focus of teaching.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences for students of all abilities.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
• Develop schemes of work and extra-curricular activities that continually improve teaching and learning in Music.

Job description

About the school

The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4. The Corsham School is a 'Good' School where 'Pupils prosper as a result of the high expectations the school has of their achievement and conduct'. Ofsted Sept 2025.

The role

The Corsham School Academy Group seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and inspirational teacher of Music to join an experienced team led by a curriculum team leader. The successful candidate will be a dynamic practitioner who models excellent practice, places students' progress at the forefront of their teaching and delivers high quality learning experiences for all students. The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school.

Musical department background

The Music department offers Music at GCSE and A level with strong take-up at A level. The department enjoys close relationships with Real World Studios, the Pound Arts centre and WOMAD, and learners have opened the WOMAD festival as part of an ensemble. A successful partnership with the Drama department results in an annual whole-school show featuring full orchestration and choir. Music enjoys a high profile in the school, with students performing in assemblies and at open evenings.

Key responsibilities

• Model excellent classroom practice and maintain students' progress as the central focus of teaching.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences for students of all abilities.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
• Develop schemes of work and extra-curricular activities that continually improve teaching and learning in Music.

Requirements

• Inspirational and passionate music teacher.
• Professional who works effectively in partnership with parents and other stakeholders.
• Passionate about raising attainment in the classroom with students of all abilities.
• Able to demonstrate evidence of continually improving teaching and learning through schemes of work and extra-curricular activities.

Applications

Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcomed. The school runs a highly supportive and successful Early Career Framework programme.

Benefits & package

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning.
• A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community.
• A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A full programme of induction and support, with a strong focus on staff well-being and high staff morale.
• Excellent employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and holidays.