2 i/c Creative Learning / Teacher of Music (TLR 2d / 0.8-1.0)
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7AA14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 1-6 UPS 1-3
Additional allowances
TLR 2d
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding middle leader with the ability to teach Music from KS3-KS5 to join our thriving Creative Learning Area, which includes Music, Art, Performing Arts and Music Technology. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to work closely with the Learning Area Leader, helping to shape the strategic direction of the department and lead it forward with vision and energy.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Learning Area Leader to develop and refine an ambitious and engaging curriculum, monitor standards of teaching, learning and assessment, drive improvement and secure excellent educational outcomes. They will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement across the Learning Area.
The successful candidate will join a thriving, growing music department where they will teach KS3 Music, lead GCSE and A Level Music provision and support the new Music Technology course. They will demonstrate a range of skills across the theoretical, compositional and performing aspects of the subject alongside competence in music technology. The role will also include effective liaison with peripatetic music staff through our partnership with the Chepstow Community Music Centre.
Candidates will play a key role in raising the profile of the Creative Learning Area within the school and the wider community through organising and leading high‑profile enrichment and performance events, including the Christmas concert and an annual school production.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and teachers with leadership aspirations who are ready to take the next step in their career and who have the drive, passion and vision to contribute to all aspects of the department’s curricular and extracurricular work.
This role will include responsibility of line management of the Music and Drama/Performing Arts curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
Wyedean recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer our employees the following staff benefits:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working
- Funded counselling services
- Free eye tests (subject to requirements of contract)
- Winter Flu jabs
- Long Service awards
- EV charging stations on site
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Wyedean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and is required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1068 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre website
- Email address
- principal@wyedeanschool.com
Wyedean School provides the very best in terms of quality provision in the area. Our school and sixth form centre are equipped for exceptional learning and our teachers are enthusiastic, experienced and know how to get the best out of our young people. This provision is underpinned by a broad and exciting curriculum offer. We offer an outstanding record of academic excellence in our examination results, together with exceptional guidance and well-being support.
Aspire Together, Achieve Together
Our ethos as a school is based on the development of the whole student to meet the ever-changing challenges and opportunities of a globalised society in the twenty-first century. At Wyedean, everyone has the opportunity to develop their individual talents and aptitudes within and beyond the classroom. Outstanding Teaching and Learning is at the core of our offer and is delivered by dedicated, professional, specialist teachers. Our students have come to expect the highest quality of education.
Our school is a vibrant, caring and supportive community that equips students with the best possible preparation for their future lives. Our students experience learning beyond the classroom in choosing from an extensive range of extra and super-curricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Cyber Club, Gospel Choir, the Debating Club to name but a few. These experiences develop new skills and help our young people to become resilient and flexible and of course form lasting friendships, support academic success and healthy well-being.
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is rightly recognised as a centre in the South West for academic high standards, aspirations and achievement. We have a strong collaborative relationship where students, staff, parents, and the community have an integral role to play in supporting our students to achieve their potential.
Aspire together, achieve together
Adfecere pariter, Perfecere pariter
Gwennan Jeremiah
Principal
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