A welcoming secondary academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a talented and versatile Music Teacher to join its Expressive Arts faculty for an immediate (ASAP) start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about practical music-making, ensemble performance, and introducing students to diverse musical genres in a modern learning environment.

Job Overview

Music plays a central role in this school's co-curricular and academic life. You will deliver high-quality practical and theoretical Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Music / Vocational Music Practice), with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level Music / Music Technology teaching for a suitably qualified candidate.

Working closely with departmental colleagues and visiting peripatetic tutors, you will guide pupils through keyboard skills, vocal performance, ensemble work, composition, and music technology software. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent post.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Music)

• Guide pupils through composition tasks using school equipment and digital software (e.g., Logic Pro, Sibelius, GarageBand)

• Direct and assist with extra-curricular ensembles, choirs, bands, and seasonal school concerts

• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress across practical performance, composition coursework, and listening exams

• Maintain classroom instruments, practice rooms, and music technology hardware safely

• Serve as a Form Tutor, delivering pastoral care, tracking, and student wellbeing support

The School & What’s on Offer

• Inclusive, supportive secondary academy environment with dedicated performance spaces

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Immediate (ASAP) full-time contract

• Access to fully equipped practice suites, recording gear, and digital audio workstations

• Prime Newcastle location with excellent public transport access

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Music, Music Performance, Music Technology, or a closely related discipline

• Strong practical musical skills (keyboard/piano proficiency highly advantageous) and software literacy

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE/Vocational Music outcomes

• An active enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this immediate Music post in Newcastle upon Tyne.