Teacher of Music

Teaching Vacancies; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher of Music to join its dynamic department. The role involves teaching music across KS3–KS5 and inspiring students through various performance activities. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge, experience in music education, and a commitment to fostering a love of music in all students.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Impact on students' lives

Qualifications

• Ability to teach KS3–KS5 in music and music technology.
• Experience leading ensembles and music productions.
• Passionate about nurturing a love of music.

Responsibilities

• Teach music across KS3–KS5.
• Contribute to curricular and co-curricular music activities.
• Inspire students through performance opportunities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Ensemble leadership

Creative performance

Passion for music

Education

Degree in Music or related subject

Job description

Overview

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Music to join our thriving and dynamic Music Department. You will teach across KS3–KS5, contributing to the delivery of our exciting curriculum; Year 9 KS3 (music and drama), GCSE Music and A Level Music Technology, and playing a key role in our extensive co-curricular programme. We are looking for a teacher who will inspire a love of music in all students—whether through classroom teaching, ensemble leadership, or creative performance opportunities.

The School & Music Department

The Thomas Hardye School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, creativity, and opportunity. Music is at the heart of our community, with a department that is recognised for the breadth and quality of its provision.

• Facilities: Two fully equipped music ICT suites, a recording studio, four practice rooms, a large rehearsal room, and the newly refurbished Hardye Theatre.
• Curriculum: Broad and engaging courses at GCSE and A Level in both Music and Music Technology.
• Ensembles: 13 weekly ensembles including orchestra, concert band, jazz band, choirs, rock groups, and chamber ensembles. An annual musical theatre production, in collaboration with the drama and dance departments. Over 200 1:1 instrumental/voice lessons take place per week.
• Performance: Students regularly perform at external venues such as Sherborne Abbey and Poole Lighthouse.
• Partnerships: Strong collaborations with Dorchester Arts, Octagon Music Hub, Wessex Schools Music, Dorset Chamber Orchestra, Gabrieli Roar, and other professional musicians and organisations.
• Success: A significant proportion of our A Level students progress to top UK conservatoires and universities.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• Has the ability to teach KS3–KS5 in music and music technology, the ability to teach KS3 drama would be an advantage.
• Is passionate about performance and keen to lead/assist with ensembles, choirs, or productions.
• Can contribute to our vibrant programme of concerts, trips, and community collaborations.
• Is creative, innovative, and committed to nurturing a life-long love of music.

What the School Offers its Staff

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a thriving and well-respected music and performing arts department.
• A highly supportive team of specialist music teachers (including 20 Visiting Music Teachers), administrators and senior leaders.
• Working as part of a larger network of schools within the Wessex MAT, supported by our in-house music service, Wessex Schools Music.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young musicians, from beginners to future professionals.

Further Details about the Role

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form (available on the school website) to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA ([e-mail]) by the deadline, Thursday 25th September. You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.

Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK-based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.