Teacher of Music

Lees Brook Academy; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Derby is looking for an outstanding Teacher of Music to join their team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to deliver inspirational lessons and support the growth of students. This role offers various benefits, training, and opportunities for career progression. Closing date for applications is 3rd October 2025.

Benefits

Shopping discounts and competitions

Free and confidential employee assistance programme

Access to Teachers' Pensions

Access to discounted travel schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and support

Opportunities to develop new skills

Eye care voucher scheme

Free flu vaccine

Access to e-learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach inspirational lessons to students.
• Commitment to students and academy life.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music to students in an inspiring way.
• Support the growth and development of the Academy.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to raise standards of learning

Enthusiasm for teaching

Successful teaching experience

Job description

Overview

We invite applications for the post of Teacher of Music from outstanding, enthusiastic and successful teachers with a proven ability to teach inspirational lessons to our students. Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, was formed in April 2014 as a result of the long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021. The Trust now comprises Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training). The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work. The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

We can offer

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers' Pensions
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

Additional information

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit https://www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies/ We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 3rd October 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.