• Music Teacher

• Leading School in Leyland, Lancashire

• ASAP Start

• Competitive Salary

• Full-Time/Permanent

Looking to inspire a passion for music and performance in a thriving secondary community?

This may then be the perfect opportunity for you...

The Opportunity

An established and forward-thinking secondary school in Leyland invites applications for the position of Music Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving performing arts faculty within a school that places creativity, scholarship and performance at the heart of its educational philosophy.

We are seeking a talented and inspiring musician-educator who can nurture individual potential while contributing to a rich programme of concerts, recitals and co-curricular music.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to KS5

• Deliver a balanced curriculum including performance, composition, listening and music theory

• Prepare pupils for GCSE and, where appropriate, A Level Music

• Contribute to the school’s extensive co-curricular programme

• Lead and/or accompany ensembles, choirs or chamber groups

• Support individual instrumentalists and performance scholars

• Play an active role in concerts, productions and whole-school events

Life at the school extends beyond the classroom, and the Music Teacher will be expected to contribute fully to the wider academic and pastoral community.

The Department

Music is central to the cultural life of the school. Pupils benefit from:

• A broad academic curriculum

• Regular performance opportunities

• Strong uptake at GCSE and A Level

• A supportive instrumental tuition programme

• A calendar of concerts, recitals and collaborative productions

The department enjoys excellent facilities and a strong reputation for high standards of musicianship and creativity.

The Person

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A strong academic background in Music

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent experience in the private sector)

• Confident practical musicianship and conducting/ensemble leadership skills

• Experience preparing pupils for public examinations

• The ability to inspire pupils of all abilities, from beginners to advanced performers

• A willingness to contribute to boarding and/or co-curricular life

• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Small class sizes and motivated learners

• A culture that values scholarship and the arts

• Extensive performance opportunities

• A collaborative and supportive staff community

• Professional development within a well-resourced private setting

Application

Applications are welcomed from passionate Music Teachers, who wish to contribute to a vibrant and ambitious secondary school community in Leyland.

Please submit your application and CV in accordance with the school’s recruitment procedures.