Teacher of Music (0.4FTE or 0.6FTE)
The Duston School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
17 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): Teacher of Music (0.4FTE or 0.6FTE)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (£31,650 — £43,607) (£45,646 — £49,084) (Pro-rated)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Music (0.4FTE or 0.6FTE) MPS/UPS (£31,650 — £43,607) (£45,646 — £49,084) (Pro-rated) The Duston School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Start Date: September 2025 Closing Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025, midday.
The Duston School is looking to appoint a Teacher of Music . The successful applicant will be passionate about
music education, prepared to go the ‘extra mile’. They will be focused on the attainment of all pupils, have
proven success at teaching across KS3 and KS4 and experience of teaching in a Primary phase would be desirable. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) plus a first degree or equivalent in music and a Grade 8 in at
least one orchestral instrument or piano.
Applicants should show enthusiasm towards joining our dynamic, committed and supportive team and be able
to demonstrate the highest standards of delivery, in order to raise attainment and to be committed to motivating young people
The department is housed in a purpose-built wing of the school, comprising of two large classrooms with desks
and keyboard stations, as well as a smaller classroom with a computer suite used by KS4 pupils. We also have
four practice rooms and an instrument storage cupboard, where our seven visiting county music staff provide
over 70 instrumental and vocal lessons each week. We have a dedicated group of pupils who attend our weekly
Choir, Orchestra and School Production rehearsals, allowing us to put on an annual Christmas Concert and a
fully staged Musical as well as several other performances throughout the year.
What the school offers its staff
he school offers competitive working conditions and packages, including: • Future progression resides at the heart of the school’s ethos • Personalised and bespoke CPD is offered to all staff • Opportunities to attend external CPD courses and visiting other schools are positively encouraged • An enhanced induction programme to support all new staff to the school, with a bespoke package of support for ECT’s. • Westfield Health - Private Health Plan for permanent, salaried employees • On-site car parking • A laptop • A detailed Workload Charters, which sets out the school’s commitment to support all staff with their workload • No emails are sent at weekends nor holidays, we respect as a school the need to rest • Co-planning is a guiding principle upon which our curriculum is built, with the use of workbooks and knowledge organisers across the school • On-site restaurant for staff to use on a daily basis • The lion share of directed meeting time is handed to staff to work on the curriculum • Two faculty away days • 4 traded days (which includes one day off to thank staff for the extra miles that they go) • A priority place for staff children at the school • Face-to-face meetings for all staff with the Principal to discuss your wellbeing, professional development and career aspirations • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff • Membership of the LGPS Pension Scheme for non-teaching staff For support staff • Generous Holiday entitlement, including bank holidays (or pro-rata of) which increases with service Candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to application
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
Please complete the online application.
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About The Duston School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1982 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Duston School website
- Email address
- jobs@thedustonschool.org
- Phone number
- 01604460004
Arranging a visit to The Duston School
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