Teacher of Music (0.58)

Teaching Vacancies; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

CPD through South Central Teaching Hub

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Golden Day

Specsavers eye test voucher

Non-teaching days

Yoga and Pilates sessions

Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Job summary

Parkstone Grammar School is seeking a Music teacher to support GCSE and A‑Level Music and to contribute across extra-curricular music activities. The successful candidate would also act as a form tutor, fostering student development and safeguarding within a supportive school community.

The school offers a range of staff benefits including a contributory pension scheme, CPD through the South Central Teaching Hub, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a paid “Golden Day” each year, eye‑care

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The department offers GCSE Music, as well as A Level Music and we are very proud of our extra-curricular music opportunities. The successful candidate would be expected to support across these areas. All teachers are expected to act as form tutors.

What the school offers its staff

Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:

Core Benefits

• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
• Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
• Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.