22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    7 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS plus TLR2C (currently £8,610)

Additional allowances

TLR2C (currently £8,610)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require an inspirational professional who is passionate about high standards of student progress and an innovative driver of outstanding teaching and learning. Beyond the curriculum, you will be deeply committed to music enrichment and its profound impact, articulating how the power of music can genuinely improve the lives of young people and the wider community. The post also offers a fantastic opportunity to teach and lead A-Level, setting the standard for post-16 success.

The successful candidate will articulate and deliver a compelling vision for an excellent Music education for all students. You will also be an integral part of our dynamic leadership team across the College, contributing to whole-college strategic initiatives and shaping our outstanding culture. We are deeply committed to 'growing our own' leaders, and you will receive extensive professional development, including mentorship, coaching, and full support for undertaking qualifications such as the NPQSL, providing the challenge and support needed to learn, develop, and thrive.

What the school offers its staff

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:

  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  • Extensive professional development opportunities

  • Free on-site parking

  • Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services

  • Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events

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

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information Booklet - Director of Music TLR - Jan 26.pdf - 2.41 MB (opens in new tab)

About Uckfield College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1602 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Uckfield College website
Email address
hr@uckfield.college
Phone number
01825 764844
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Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular College in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.

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