Position: Music Teacher
Location: Southend
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Music Teacher Role in a Good Secondary School

A Good Secondary School in Southend is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Music Teacher to join its successful Performing Arts department from September. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate musician and educator to inspire students through high-quality classroom teaching, practical performance, and wider musical opportunities.

The school has a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and commitment to developing students' confidence and creativity. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department where Music is valued as an important part of the wider curriculum.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Music across KS3, KS4, and KS5, delivering engaging lessons that develop students' theoretical knowledge, practical skills, confidence, and appreciation of a wide range of musical styles.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious curriculum incorporating composition, performance, listening, and music technology. The role will also involve supporting extracurricular activities, concerts, ensembles, and performances throughout the academic year.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Music Teachers and Early Career Teachers who are passionate about inspiring young people through music.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Develop students' performance, composition, and listening skills

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Organise and support concerts, performances, and musical events

• Encourage participation in ensembles and extracurricular activities

• Create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment

The School Environment

This Good Secondary School in Southend provides a welcoming and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, creatively, and personally. The school places strong emphasis on student wellbeing and provides opportunities for pupils to discover and develop their individual talents.

The Performing Arts department is a supportive and enthusiastic team committed to providing students with meaningful opportunities to perform, compose, collaborate, and develop their confidence. Staff benefit from approachable leadership and a strong culture of professional development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical and theoretical music knowledge

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Ability to inspire students with different levels of musical experience

Desirable

• Ability to teach Music at KS5

• Experience delivering GCSE and A-Level Music

• Ability to support ensembles, choirs, concerts, or performances

• Experience with music technology and digital composition

• A passion for developing students' musical confidence

How to Apply

To be considered for this Music Teacher position at a Good Secondary School in Southend, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.