A highly-regarded Independent School in Cambridge is seeking an inspiring and musically fluent Music Teacher to join their Performing Arts Faculty immediately. Music is a visible, celebrated part of the cultural identity of this school — not an afterthought or token enrichment activity.

About the Role

You will teach Music across KS3–KS5, working with students who are confident, motivated, and accustomed to high expectations. The department maintains a rich programme of ensembles, chamber groups, jazz bands, orchestral rehearsals, choral groups, contemporary performance workshops, and termly concerts.

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Conduct ensembles or choirs

• Support concert planning and performance direction

• Coach students for music scholarship pathways

• Contribute to the development of composition and recording projects

• Support pupils applying to conservatoires and university Music programmes

This is music education at depth and seriousness, not surface-level delivery.

School Culture

The school is:

• Academically ambitious without being pretentious

• Calm, structured, confident and socially aware

• Proud of its arts identity and public performance reputation

• Staffed by teachers who value discourse, direction, and professional autonomy

There is no performative workload.
Planning is thoughtful, deliberate, and shared.

Facilities

• Concert & recital hall

• Sound-treated practice rooms

• Music tech / composition suite (DAWs, MIDI, scoring software)

• Excellent instrument stores and acoustic spaces

Salary

Independent School Pay Scale

Application

Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.