Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A renowned Secondary School in Southampton is seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and exceptionally organised Music Teacher to join their experienced Performing Arts faculty. This role is ideal for a dedicated specialist who excels at introducing students to structural composition, instrumental arrangement techniques, and digital recording parameters within a popular academic framework.

The successful candidate will take operational responsibility for delivering a dynamic curriculum tracking Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 music pathways. The timetable focuses on core components including classical musicology, contemporary genre evolutions, solo performance metrics, and electronic music tracking systems at GCSE and A-Level. Beyond classroom instructions, key responsibilities include maintaining precise student assessment records, updating central tracking software arrays, building targeted intervention pathways for technical score reading fluency, and actively coordinating links with regional ensembles and instrumental tuition services.

You must possess excellent communication skills and an objective approach to running musical rehearsals and seminars. Exceptional time-management and data logging capabilities are required to handle distinct specification plans, coursework moderation folios, and individual student progress files smoothly inside a busy secondary school environment.

School Information

This is a thriving, well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School in Southampton with an exceptional reputation for broad curriculum access, academic innovation, and pupil welfare. The school features modern performing arts complexes, dedicated acoustic rehearsal rooms, and specialized tech recording booths designed to welcome its regional student community. The faculty is highly supported, with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable workloads, shared resource structures, and funded pathways for continuous professional or technical development.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a relevant degree in Music or a related performing arts discipline

• Previous experience delivering Music specifications up to GCSE and A-Level with a track record of strong results

• Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning platforms to track student portfolios and performance marks

• Professional and proactive approach to managing instrumental provisions, audio equipment, and verification folders safely

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably as part of a collaborative, busy academic team

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.