Music Teacher (Maternity Cover - 0.8 FTE Monday-Thursday)

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR (0.8 FTE)

Music Teacher (Maternity Cover - 0.8 FTE Monday-Thursday) job summary

The Blue Coat School

The Blue Coat School joined the South Farnham Educational Trust and is the second, secondary school alongside Brighton Hill School. As such, we are in a great position to be at the forefront of educational developments to provide the best possible school experience for our students.

There is a strong sense of community within the school and a real desire amongst staff to grow and develop our teaching and provision. We are committed to ensuring a truly inclusive, enjoyable and successful school environment for all children.

Every student has a place in our school and the team are committed to high standards and expectations in every aspect of our work. We aim to grow and develop as a school community to meet these expectations which will best prepare our students for a successful and happy life after their journey with us.

Music Department

We are seeking a part time (0.8 FTE Monday-Thursday) Music Teacher to join our well-resourced department. With a plethora of practice rooms, two dedicated teaching spaces, a suite of Apple Macs and a recording studio, we have the facilities to inspire our students and have the potential to build an exceptional department.

Candidates

We welcome applications from a range of staff from more experienced teachers to those newer to the profession; we can somewhat shape the position for the correct person and will look positively on all applicants. The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff.

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding young people and we ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All appointments are subject to full safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Any candidates selected for interview will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence checks. The school reserves the right to close the position early on receipt of a strong application, so if you are interested we would urge you to apply sooner rather than later.

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

To apply, please complete the SFET Teaching Application form (available on our website) and send by email to recruitment@tbcs.sfet.org.uk

For further information or enquiries, please use the above email address or contact us on 01256 322691.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 837 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Blue Coat School Basingstoke website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldworth-school-basingstoke

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