14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    24 September 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 September 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Part time: Hours will vary depending on demand for lessons but will usually be 7 hours per week. Lessons are timetabled for 30 weeks of the year. (Where there are other commitments already in place, timetables/days can be negotiated).

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£29.09

What skills and experience we're looking for

Potential applicants should have:

One of the following:

  • A recognised music teaching qualification.
  • Qualified Teaching Status.
  • A music diploma or other evidence of achievement within your field.

Applicants should also have:

  • The ability to communicate effectively with children from a range of backgrounds.

Experience of teaching specific instrument and/or or vocal skills to individuals or groups.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

  • Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
  • A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
  • £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 John Smeaton Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
610 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to John Smeaton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk.

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