Teacher of Music

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership, formed in January 2026 through the merger of QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, is seeking a Music Teacher for a fixed-term post from January to July 2027, with potential extension. You will deliver high-quality music lessons to students aged 11–16, across KS3 and KS4, and prepare them for examinations.

The successful candidate will inspire a love of music through creative and practical learning, collaborate with colleagues to raise standards, and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging music lessons to students aged 11–16.
• Teach across the ability range for KS3 and KS4 and prepare students for examinations.
• Inspire a love of music through creative and practical learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and collaborate with colleagues to raise standards.

Skills

Music teaching

Piano

Job description

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic music teacher for a fixed term period of January to July 2027, but there is potential for extension.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Music Teacher to deliver high-quality, engaging music lessons to students aged 11–16. The role involves teaching across the ability range, delivering the Music curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4, and preparing students for examinations. The successful candidate will inspire a love of music through creative and practical learning opportunities, support students to achieve their full potential and contribute to the continued development of the Music Department. They will also play an active role in the wider life of the school, working collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and enrich students' musical experiences.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Music Teacher who can inspire students and bring music to life in the classroom. The successful candidate will have secure subject and curriculum knowledge, strong piano skills and the ability to deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons to students aged 11–16 across a wide range of abilities.

About City of Derby Academy

Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful,

‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent.

Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• Students feel safe, happy and supported
• High expectations drive achievement for all
• Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:

Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their preemployment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).