KS2 & 3 Music Lead
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint, a music teacher who will teach music and lead the curriculum progress within this subject area across the school. This is a permanent position to start in January 26. This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.
What the school offers its staff
At St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School we have:
- A Christian vision and values which underpin all our work,
- Pupils who are motivated and love their school,
- A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong,
- First middle school nationally to become a When the Adults Change Partner School,
- A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning,
- A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life,
- Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world,
- Eco-Schools Green Flag (with Distinction)
- Fantastic resources, buildings and grounds which form a stimulating working environment,
- A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed!
Visits to the school are encouraged: please call to make an appointment when the Head of school will tour you. Planned tours are taking place Tuesday 7th October at 11:15am & 4pm and Tuesday 14th October 10am & 4pm.
Further information about the job
An information pack can be found here: Recruitment pack
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:
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media checks
Prohibition from teaching checks
Right to work in UK
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 St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School website
- Email address
- rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac
- Phone number
- 01305 262897
St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School is an over-subscribed Middle School for Years 5 – 8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022).
We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.
Arranging a visit to St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac.
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