Teacher of Music

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for a Teacher of Music to join Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield. The successful candidate will inspire students and contribute to the school's musical development from January 2026. This full-time position offers competitive pay, excellent facilities, and a collaborative work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay above national average

Excellent facilities and resources

Access to professional development programmes

Supportive work environment

Pension scheme with high employer contributions

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about bringing great music to students.
• Committed to inspiring progress for students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing development of the school.
• Provide enrichment opportunities within the Music department.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Versatility

Enthusiasm for music education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Teacher of Music

Location: Fir Vale Academy, Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB

Starting salary: Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: January 2026

About the school

Fir Vale School is a large 11-16 mixed Secondary School located in the North of Sheffield. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational Teacher of Music starting January 2026 or sooner. The successful candidate will be a passionate individual with strong leadership skills. Applicants should be versatile and enthusiastic to meet the Fir Vale Standard for the ongoing development of our unique school. They should have an appetite to inspire young people and be driven to ensure progress for students of all abilities is a priority. We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about bringing great music and music education to all young people. To fulfil this, applicants should be willing to positively contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme and provide enrichment opportunities within the subject.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include contributing to the ongoing development of the school and providing enrichment opportunities within the Music department and extra-curricular programme. The role involves working to inspire progress for students of all abilities and collaborating with colleagues across the cluster and United Learning.

What we offer

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Westfield benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

How to apply

Please see the job description and person specification for further detail. To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Fir Vale Vacancies and complete our online application form. Alternatively, please email [e-mail] to request a Word version of the application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 12 October 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you have any queries regarding this role, please email [e-mail]

Safeguarding and equality

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Westfield benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.