Teacher of Music (maternity cover) - Westborough High School

Coach Falcon's Fit Bodies; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Dewsbury seeks a Teacher of Music for maternity cover starting September 2025. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established Creative Arts team, delivering effective lessons and inspiring students. The school values professional development and provides a supportive environment for teachers.

Benefits

Tailored professional development

Supportive leadership team

Stimulating work environment

Qualifications

• Inspirational teacher of music, welcoming applications from newly qualified teachers.
• Ability to develop effective teaching resources and strategies.
• Experience in leading and motivating students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly effective lessons in music.
• Develop effective teaching resources and strategies.
• Inspire and motivate students.

Skills

Effective lesson delivery

Resource development

Inspiring and motivating others

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Music (maternity cover) - Westborough High School

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Job Details

• Organisation: Schools
• Directorate: Secondary Schools
• Service Area: Westborough High School
• Hours: Full time / Part-time considered
• Number of Jobs: 1
• Location: Stockhill Street, Dewsbury WF13 2JE
• Position Type: Temporary
• Length of Contract: Maternity cover
• Grade: MPS/UPS
• Salary: MPS/UPS

Required from September 2025

Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant, and happy learning community that values all staff and works together to make a difference in children's lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher of music to join our school. We welcome applications from both newly qualified teachers and those with more experience. You will be joining a successful and well-established Creative Arts team and are encouraged to visit with a senior leader or the headteacher.

Following the Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2022, Westborough continues to be a good school with ambitious leadership for its pupils. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive culture, as praised by Ofsted.

Application Requirements

• Deliver highly effective lessons in your subject area
• Develop effective teaching resources and strategies
• Inspire, lead, and motivate others

What We Offer

• Shared values and expectations
• Tailored professional development
• A stimulating work environment
• Supportive leadership team

If you are interested in joining our journey to excellence, we would love to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 June 2025. Applications should be sent to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher, either in person or via email (CVs will not be accepted). Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview sooner based on the application volume.

For more information, contact the school at 01924 469549 or visit www.w-h-s.org.uk.

Westborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks, including references and a DBS check. The role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and applicants must not be barred from such activity. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and online due diligence checks will be conducted.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education