Music Teacher, one-term contract
The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
13 April 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
Music Teacher, one-term contract job summary
If you are a dedicated, driven teacher of Music who has a real passion for the subject and a drive to instil this in your learners/students then The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and engaging Teacher of Music with excellent subject knowledge. The ideal candidate will inspire pupils to develop their skills through the power of music, nurturing creativity, performance skills, and a deep understanding of musical theory and practice. You will play a key role in shaping a vibrant curriculum that promotes self-expression, collaboration, and cultural appreciation, while supporting students’ academic progress and personal development. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly ambitious, vibrant and high performing department working and collaborating with a dedicated and talented team of practitioners to instil a love of Music in all students. This is a full time, temporary, one-term contract for the summer term. Music is a very important part of our school life and features heavily in our co-curricular offering to students. Swing band, rock band, music tech club, percussion club and chamber choir are amongst some of the many opportunities on offer at TBSHS.
What we are looking for:
An individual who is passionate about music
An excellent classroom practitioner
A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
An individual who works well with staff and students alike
Strong classroom management skills
Knowledge of teaching at both KS3&KS4
Knowledge of teaching KS5 desirable but not essential
An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
An individual looking to join our TBSHS community that works to develop young people into successful citizens.
An individual ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor.
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
A department made up of 2 modern, spacious air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
6 designated Music practice rooms, 3 music stores and a music recording studio
Mentoring and high-level training - we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction.
NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential
Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
Staff training days to support staff CPD
A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and a large All-Weather Pitch suitable for both football and rugby.
Personally:
Competitive salary
Generous pension benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
Free school lunch every day
Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Free on-site secure parking for every employee
20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
Annual Flu jabs (free)
Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at school.
Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1280 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 137 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.
A large number of our students really enjoy learning Music and is an important part of everyday school life. We have a large number of well attended co-curricular clubs as well as music festivals and concerts. We have a strong history of success at both GCSE and A-Level. Each year, around 85% of students gain grade 4+ and 50% gain grade 7+ at GCSE, which is consistent with the typically high performance of students across the subject range. “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” (Ofsted 2023)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Bishop's Stortford High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Bishop's Stortford High School website
Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.
The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.
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