Music Teacher - Secondary School - Brighton (September Start)

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Music Teacher who wants to inspire students through performance, composition and a genuine appreciation of music? A well-established Secondary School in Brighton is seeking a committed Music Teacher to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis from September.

• Music Teacher Role

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4, with GCSE Music

• Brighton

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent Music Teacher

• September Start

This role would suit a Music Teacher who enjoys developing students' practical musicianship while also helping them understand the theoretical and analytical side of the subject.

You will teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering a varied curriculum that allows students to perform, compose, listen and respond to different styles of music.

Music Teacher - School Information

This is an established Secondary School in Brighton committed to providing students with a broad and balanced education.

The school values creative subjects and recognises the contribution Music makes to students' confidence, creativity, discipline and teamwork.

Students are encouraged to participate actively in school life, with opportunities to perform and develop their musical interests beyond the classroom.

The successful teacher will join a supportive staff team and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Music across the school.

Music Teacher - The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering Music lessons across KS3

• Teaching GCSE Music at KS4

• Developing students' practical musicianship

• Teaching composition

• Developing listening and analytical skills

• Teaching music theory

• Preparing students for GCSE assessments

• Providing opportunities for individual and ensemble performance

• Supporting students with different levels of musical experience

• Assessing practical and written work

• Giving constructive feedback

• Tracking student progress

• Differentiating lessons

• Maintaining high standards of behaviour

• Supporting concerts and performances

• Running extracurricular music activities

• Contributing to rehearsals

• Working with other creative subjects

• Participating in parents' evenings

• Supporting wider school events

Music Teacher - Music Department

The Music curriculum should give students a genuine opportunity to develop as musicians.

At KS3, students should experience a range of musical traditions while developing performance, composition and listening skills.

At KS4, students undertaking GCSE Music will need to develop their technical and analytical knowledge alongside practical performance and composition.

The successful teacher should be able to balance practical activity with appropriate written and theoretical work.

Music Teacher - Teaching and Learning

The school is looking for someone who can make Music accessible to students regardless of their previous experience.

Some students may already play an instrument, while others may have had limited opportunities to develop their musical skills. You should therefore be able to differentiate effectively and provide appropriate challenge and support.

Lessons should be structured but creative, giving students clear objectives while allowing room for experimentation and individual expression.

Music Teacher - Performance and Enrichment

Performance is an important part of the role.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to support concerts, ensembles, clubs and other musical opportunities throughout the year.

You may also work with students preparing performances for school events and celebrations.

A willingness to contribute beyond timetabled lessons would be highly valued.

Music Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Music or a related discipline

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level

• Strong KS3 Music knowledge

• GCSE Music teaching experience

• Strong practical musicianship

• Knowledge of composition and performance

• Good understanding of music theory

• Excellent classroom management

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to differentiate

• Good communication skills

• Ability to motivate students

• Commitment to creative education

• Enthusiasm for Music

• Commitment to student achievement and inclusion

ECTs with appropriate qualifications and strong Music subject knowledge are welcome to apply.

Professional Development

The school provides opportunities for teachers to develop their practice through CPD, collaboration and curriculum development.

You will work with colleagues to develop the Music provision and will have opportunities to contribute to performances and enrichment.

Salary

The salary for this Music Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS, depending on experience.

Application

Please send your application for this Music Teacher position through as soon as possible.