Teacher of Music

Moulsham High School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

We are looking for a well-qualified, passionate, specialist music teacher, who values continuing professional development, to join our thriving Performing Arts and P.E. Faculty. This is a superb opportunity to be part of a team who are committed to developing the musical skills of all students by providing them with a broad range of experiences and making an important contribution to their personal development. The role is suitable for either an Early Career Entry Teacher or an experienced practitioner.

Music is a highly valued part of our provision with G.C.S.E. and A level being well established within the KS4 and KS5 curriculums. Music is taught in three music rooms, two of which are equipped with keyboards, computers installed with compositional software and a Smartscreen. There are also two practice rooms.A wide range of extra-curricular activities take place, including: Les Estrallas Girls’ Choir, Guitar Group and Samba, Rock and Concert bands. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to these activities as well as teaching music up to and including G.C.S.E. A level teaching may also be available.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not open to anyone who has been barred in any way from working with children.

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged and can be arranged using the contact details below.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description Person Specification - Teacher of Music.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

About Moulsham High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moulsham High School website
• Email address: Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulsham-high-school

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only as students but also as well -rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.

We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding and the 'behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.’ (Ofsted 2020).

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy

Arranging a visit to Moulsham High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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