Teacher of Music

Plume, Maldon's Community Academy; Maldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful community academy in Maldon seeks a passionate Music Teacher to inspire students from KS3 to KS5. In this role, you'll provide high-quality teaching, support student development, and contribute to a rich extra-curricular programme. The position offers competitive salary based on the Main to Upper pay scale, with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Gym Membership discounts

Free staff car park

Qualifications

• Hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Ability to focus on fostering teaching and learning.
• Interest in new teaching developments.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons according to learning schemes.
• Set high expectations for student achievement.
• Act as a Tutor for assigned students.

Skills

Passion for music

Commitment to student development

Ability to foster a supportive learning environment

Education

Good honours degree in music or related subject

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through music? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our Expressive Arts Faculty at our successful 11–19 academy. 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're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a forward-thinking educational environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the School and Support

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support and development programme for all new staff available.

Role Details

This role is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and offers the chance to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS5. The core purpose of the role is to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students. The current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the DfE Teachers’ Standards apply to the professional duties of all teachers in all teaching posts.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a good honours degree in music or a related subject and a QTS or equivalent teaching qualification. Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• 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 their students
• ensure high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students
• ensure that relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording and reporting are enacted
• ensure that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key stages

Pastoral and Wider Contribution

Pastoral: At Plume Academy all teaching staff 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, and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their personal interests at interview. There are many opportunities for career progression via an academy-wide coaching programme. Staff are encouraged to take responsibility for their own career development, with full support from line managers and relevant staff, including those responsible for staff training.

Remuneration

Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, which from appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary Main to Upper pay scale £32,916 - £51,047. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st September each year. Progression through the Teachers’ Pay Scale is subject to an annual performance review process.

What We Offer

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (support on financial, legal, home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR ([e-mail]) to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. We will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.

To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (APPLY NOW). This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: noon Monday, 3 November 2025 and interviews will take place the same week.

The Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. The Plume Academy welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.