Music Teacher – Outstanding Secondary Academy in Reading
Are you an accomplished musician and passionate educator eager to inspire musical composition, performance, and musicology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5? This full-time post offers an exceptional opportunity to lead vibrant performing arts education in Reading.
Outstanding, oversubscribed 11 to 18 secondary academy in Reading
Teacher of Music (Key Stage 3, GCSE Music, and A-Level Music / Level 3 Music Technology)
Full-time, permanent position | September start
Our client is seeking an articulate, musically versatile Teacher of Music to join their celebrated performing arts department from September. In this full-time role, you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical music lessons across Key Stage 3, GCSE Music, and A-Level Music / BTEC Music Technology.
You will guide students through solo and ensemble performance, composition methodologies, score analysis, music history across diverse genres, and digital audio workstation (DAW) software such as Logic Pro and Sibelius. The department features specialized acoustic practice suites, an Apple Mac music technology lab, recording studios, an extensive instrument inventory, and a thriving co-curricular program including orchestras, choirs, jazz bands, and seasonal concert showcases.
School Information This top-tier academy in Reading is nationally celebrated for its high academic standards, rich creative culture, and respectful student body. Senior leadership places immense value on music education, providing generous non-contact timetable allocations, dedicated accompaniment support, and structured career pathways into pastoral or creative faculty leadership.
Qualifications & Criteria
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
Honors degree in Music, Music Performance, Composition, or Musicology
High-level instrumental or vocal proficiency, with fluency in reading music notation and utilizing music technology (Logic Pro / Sibelius)
Proven track record (or clear potential) for delivering excellent GCSE and A-Level music exam and coursework outcomes
Application To be considered for this Music Teacher position in Reading starting in September, please forward your detailed CV today.
- Locations
- Reading, Berkshire
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