Teacher of Music - ECTs encouraged to apply

Southchurch High School; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Music. The ideal candidate will inspire students and foster a love for music. You will be part of a dedicated team in a supportive environment, helping students achieve their full potential. A commitment to music education is essential, and candidates must be able to teach at both KS3 and KS4. This full-time, permanent role starts in January 2026.

Benefits

Extensive CPD programme

Emphasis on staff wellbeing

Free eye test vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed Music specialist.
• Ability to deliver subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a curriculum that fosters a love for music.
• Help instill curiosity and critical thinking.
• Work within a supportive Performing Arts department.

Skills

Team player

High expectations

Ability to teach Music at KS3 and KS4

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Music - ECTs encouraged to apply. Southchurch High School, Southend-on-Sea. Job Ref No. ECC8824736-207S. Position Type: Teacher. Pay Range: MPS/UPR (TLR may be available for the right candidate). Position Start Date: 01/01/2026. Contract Type: Full-time. Contract Term: Permanent. Application Close: 10/10/2025 Midday. Date of Interviews: To be confirmed.

Job Description

Required January 2026. MPS/UPR (TLR may be available for the right candidate). Are you an enthusiastic and committed Music specialist looking for new and exciting challenges? If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move. We are seeking an outstanding, ambitious, talented and passionate Music teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Performing Arts department where you will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for all aspects of music among our students.

We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to complete their ECT journey, or someone early on in their career. It is essential for candidates to be able to teach Music at KS3 and KS4.

Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving, expanding, secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students in a happy and supportive environment. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School's focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning school. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.

We would like from you

• To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.
• To have high expectations of yourself and students.
• To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.

The successful candidate will benefit from

• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and want to achieve the best that they can.
• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Please note the school can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 10 October 2025 (late applications may not be considered); interview date to be confirmed.

The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

We welcome visits to our school, please contact [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit.

No agencies please.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.

Information about the School

Southchurch High School is an oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive school. We are housed in a spacious, modern building, with a recently refurbished wing and a new 4 court Sports Hall. These developments have helped to give the School a very positive future. The school is near Southend town centre, Cliff Gardens and the seafront, with excellent transport links including nearby train stations and access to London.

Southend is a lively town with seven miles of seafront, Blue Flag beaches, a long pier, a busy shopping centre and diverse cultural offerings.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Contact Information

Tracy Smith
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS2 4XA

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]