21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    01 Sept 2026

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 12am (midnight)

  • Date listed

    2 February 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

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Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Teacher of Music job summary

Teacher of Music


Marshland High School offers an excellent education to our students, with our school placed within the top 20% nationally for progress. We are seeking a creative, passionate and dynamic music teacher with a love of their subject and an ability to inspire students to study music. 


Start Date: September 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS as appropriate

Permanent

Open to NQT's

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Website: https://www.marshlandhigh.co.uk/


We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and imaginative Music teacher to join and complement the friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals within our Music department. The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in music, and work collaboratively with staff in our school and across our Trust to maximise opportunities for music performances.


The appointed candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, demonstrate innovative teaching and have the commitment to raise the achievement of students at all levels.


Purpose of the Job


·        To meet all requirements of the Teachers’ Standards.

·        Within the designated curriculum area, to implement, deliver and contribute to the published scheme of work.

·        To shape the learning experience to motivate and encourage students to achieve their full potential.

·        To monitor the progress of students and provide support to ensure personal and academic growth. 


Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

·        To deliver the designated programme of teaching as presented in the published scheme of work.

·        To use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning, appropriate to student abilities.

·        To prepare and update subject materials.

·        To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality standards. 

·        To be willing to participate in the wider requirements of the faculty, such as after school support sessions and enrichment opportunities.


For a full job description please click the link below.


Closing Date for Applications: 23rd February 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: Sept 2026


How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.


Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.


As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.


This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

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

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

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.

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About Marshland High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
808 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Marshland High School website
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A secondary academy which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

Marshland is justly proud of its reputation as an inclusive community, which is dedicated to the needs of the individual. A community where we strive each day to promote and develop our core values, developing resilience, laying the foundations for a lifetime of enjoyment and happiness.

Our academy trust provides a very support and inclusive working environment for all our staff. All schools within our trust work collaboratively on the development of our curriculum, pedagogy, resourcing and extra-curricular activities.

We aim for our school to be at the heart of our community, preparing young people for life in modern Britain. We seek to nurture active caring and independent citizens who lead rewarding and successful lives. We are a safe and friendly community, where students experience a challenging and engaging curriculum, offering cultural opportunities beyond our classrooms.

We endeavour to instill a love of learning and a respect for education as we believe that education is life-changing and that learning should continue throughout life. We strive to ensure each and every student is the best they can be at whatever they do. We promote high aspirations for every student, encourage excellence in every area and celebrate individual achievement.

Staff at our school are highly motivated and enjoy the supportive working environment and school ethos and culture. We invest heavily in our personalised development programme for our staff. We are always working to reduce workload and promote wellbeing amongst our staff. We have an enviable reputation not only as a school of first choice by parents but also an employer of first choice within the local community.

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