Teacher of Expressive & Performing Arts - Specialism in Music

Deyes High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 6DE

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026 or as soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS /UPS

Teacher of Expressive & Performing Arts - Specialism in Music job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Expressive & Performing Arts, with a specialism in Music, who will engage, enable, and empower students in their learning. The successful candidate will be dynamic, creative, and ambitious, with a strong commitment to building a culture of trust and excellence within the classroom.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching that inspires creativity, develops musical knowledge and performance skills, and nurtures confidence and self-expression. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive environment where all students can explore and develop their artistic identity in line with our school’s values.

Skills and Qualifications

• A strong interest in music and performing arts, with the ability to inspire and engage secondary school students
• Good communication skills to deliver practical and theoretical lessons effectively to students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to plan creative lessons that meet curriculum requirements for Key Stage 3
• Classroom management skills ensuring a positive, productive, and inclusive learning environment
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities such as choirs, ensembles, or performances
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and develop professionally within the teaching profession
• Relevant qualifications or training in music, performing arts, or education are desirable but not essential

Values and Attitudes

• Commitment to supporting every student’s progress regardless of background or ability
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a creative and supportive team
• Patience, resilience, and dedication towards creating an inclusive and expressive classroom atmosphere
• A proactive approach towards continuous professional development
• Passion for encouraging creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression among young learners

Why choose us?

At Deyes High School, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team, with the ability to make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside committed teachers, to observe and share practice regularly, developing pedagogy through reflection. We also offer access to a range of professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

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.

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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 Deyes High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deyes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deyes-high-school

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