Teacher of Music

Gosforthacademy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of Music to join its vibrant Performing Arts Faculty. This role offers the chance to inspire students and contribute to a thriving musical environment. With a commitment to innovative teaching and a supportive team, you will help students achieve their potential and engage with the wider community. The academy values professional development and offers generous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for educators dedicated to making a difference. If you are eager to be part of a forward-thinking institution and share a love for music, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Staff well-being activities

Qualifications

• Outstanding practitioner with a passion for Music and teaching.
• Commitment to innovative methods and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across various key stages and contribute to extracurricular activities.
• Engage and inspire students to participate in the musical community.

Skills

Music Teaching

Communication Skills

ICT Skills

Team Collaboration

Curriculum Delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Music or Related Field

Job description

Closing Date: 27/04/2025 23:59 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: As soon as possible

Establishment: Jesmond Park Academy Location: Jesmond Park Academy Salary: £31,650 - £43,607pa Department: Performing Arts Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Contract Type: Fixed Term (17/07/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.44 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6

*Please note you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document) and not TTO/39 weeks as highlighted above.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Jesmond Park Academy is a thriving and fully subscribed comprehensive school servicing around 2,100 students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Our academy has a real sense of community, occupying an iconic site and building equipped with exceptional resources. Our staff have a real passion for education in its broadest sense and we are committed to achieving the best for all of the students in our care, enabling them to make excellent progress and achieve their goals and dreams. Part of Gosforth Group, our academy has undergone a rapid period of change and improvement and continues striving to become one of Newcastle’s leading academies. We offer a positive working experience with an enthusiastic staff team focused on delivering our goals. If you genuinely desire to do the best for our students, want to be part of an already successful team and support us on our journey to becoming an outstanding academy - we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Music (fixed term until July 2026 in the first instance) to join our thriving and well-resourced department. The successful candidate may be expected to teach across a range of key stages and will be expected to contribute to the exciting extra-curricular musical provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to work within a forward-thinking Performing Arts Faculty. We are seeking someone with a fresh approach, who will have a passion for teaching music, the ability to engage, inspire, motivate and challenge all students to take part in the musical life of the school and wider community in a variety of ways.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An outstanding practitioner with a passion for Music
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum
• The ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds
• Excellent communication and ICT skills
• An interest and commitment to the whole school community

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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Jesmond Park West
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DP