Teacher of Music

Plume Academy; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Heybridge is seeking a qualified teacher to join their team. The position offers a suitable environment for those passionate about education, with responsibilities including lesson planning and student support. Competitive salaries range from £32,916 to £51,047 for full-time roles, with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities and internal promotion

Up to 25% gym membership discount

Free staff car park

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent.
• Proven high value-added achievement.
• Demonstrated high retention levels where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons according to schemes of learning.
• Set high expectations for student achievement.
• Fulfil both teaching and pastoral roles as a tutor.

Skills

Good honours degree in music or related subject

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Commitment to fostering teaching and learning

Enthusiasm and hard work

Interest in new teaching developments

Education

Degree in music or related subject

Job description

This is a permanent position, available on a full‑time or part‑time basis, and ideal for someone eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team that values creativity and excellence. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a forward‑thinking educational environment, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course.
• Ensure awareness of the prior learning and special educational needs of students.
• Set high expectations for the achievement and behaviour of students.
• Enact relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording and reporting.
• Ensure progression and continuity across key stages.

Pastoral Role

All teaching staff at Plume Academy are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a pastoral role by acting as a Tutor to a group of assigned students. This involves staff in all aspects of pastoral work, including guidance, safeguarding, monitoring and encouraging progress, contact with parents, writing reports and compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume Academy’s Personal Development Programme.

Wider Contribution

Teaching staff are encouraged to contribute to the academy’s rich extra‑curricular programme. All candidates will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their personal interests at interview. Opportunities for career progression are available via an academy‑wide coaching programme.

Remuneration & Benefits

Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, ranging from £32,916 to £51,047 for a full‑time post. Salaries are reviewed annually with national negotiation effective from 1st September. Progression through the Teacher Pay Scale is based on an annual performance review.

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home‑life and work‑related issues.
• CPD opportunities and internal promotion.
• Up to 25% gym membership discount.
• Free staff car park.
• Essex Working Well wellbeing service (health and wellbeing support and guidance).

Qualifications & Requirements

The successful applicant should have a good honours degree in music or a related subject and a QTS or equivalent teaching qualification. Candidates should be hardworking, enthusiastic, and committed to fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students. They should demonstrate an interest in new teaching and learning developments, a high level of integrity, and evidence of excellent value‑added achievement and high retention levels where applicable.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS and immigration checks, demonstration of ability, and receipt of references. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.