Teacher of Music

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative four-day working week opt‑n

Supportive, visible and approachable领导

High-quality professional development

Support for Early Career Teachers

Electric car scheme

Staff assistance programme

Free breakfast for staff

Wellbeing commitment

Job summary

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy seeks a Music teacher to cover KS3-4, focusing on performance, composition, listening and appraisal within an inclusive curriculum.

There is potential to become Head of Music with a TLR2 for an experienced candidate, and Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply. Start date is 1 January 2027; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Music and high expectations of pupil achievement.
• Engaging and effective classroom practice.
• Commitment to inclusive education and strong pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Develop pupils' performance, composition, listening and musical appraisal skills.
• Deliver an engaging and inclusive curriculum.
• Encourage pupils to explore a range of musical styles and traditions.
• Support pupils to achieve examination courses.
• Contribute to performances, enrichment activities and the wider musical life of the academy.
• Lead Music as Head of Department for a suitably experienced candidate.

Skills

Subject mastery

Engaging teaching

Inclusive practice

Pastoral care

High expectations

Education

QTS

Job description

This post at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy adds a Music teacher to a team growing with rising pupil numbers, covering Key Stages 3 and 4. The work centres on teaching performance, composition, listening and appraisal through an inclusive curriculum that prepares pupils for examination courses. Experienced teachers may take on Head of Department duties with a TLR2 allowance, and Early Career Teachers are also welcome to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Develop pupils' skills and confidence in performance, composition, listening and musical appraisal
• Deliver an engaging and inclusive curriculum
• Encourage pupils to explore a range of musical styles and traditions
• Support pupils to achieve their potential in examination courses
• Contribute to performances, enrichment activities and the wider musical life of the academy
• Lead Music as Head of Department for a suitably experienced candidate, shaping its direction and profile across the academy

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong subject knowledge and high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
• Enthusiastic and effective classroom practice
• Engaging and inspiring pupils with different levels of musical experience
• Making Music accessible, enjoyable and ambitious for all pupils
• Commitment to inclusive education and strong pastoral care

Other

• Passion for Music and its ability to enrich pupils' lives
• Strong moral purpose and a wish to make a genuine difference to young people
• Keenness to contribute to performances, enrichment and the wider life of the academy
• Shared commitment to helping every pupil succeed

What’s offered

• Innovative four-day working week opt-in programme
• Supportive, visible and approachable leadership team
• High-quality professional development
• Comprehensive programme of support for Early Career Teachers
• Electric car scheme
• Staff assistance programme
• Free breakfast for staff
• Clear commitment to staff wellbeing