Teacher of Music
The Langley Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or January 2027
Closing date
14 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1-UPS3
Teacher of Music job summary
At The Langley Academy, we believe music is more than performance, it is a powerful tool for building confidence, enhancing communication and unlocking creativity. We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Music who is passionate about inspiring young musicians and who understand that exceptional music education is not defined by resources alone but by creativity, expertise and enthusiasm. We are looking for a teacher who can ignite curiosity, foster musical expression and create memorable learning experiences that encourage students to participate, perform and excel. You will have the opportunity to shape a department and build something meaningful. There is a possibility of an additional post holder responsibility for a suitably experienced candidate.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching at all Key Stages, maintain high professional and academic standards, remain up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques to ensure that the faculty functions effectively as a team.
You will help shape a dynamic curriculum that inspires every student to express themselves and excel and provide an environment for music to thrive, including:
- State of the art theatres - a spacious, fully equipped purpose-built studio theatre
- Successful performance history - a show every year to include all-year groups. Most recently, a production of Matilda and Christmas and Summer Music Performances
- Power of Theatre - easy access to West End shows and home county theatres
- Strong links with other local schools and associations
Beyond the department, here is a flavor of what life is like at The Langley Academy:
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning in lessons and achieve well in many subjects. Students report that it is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity.’ Ofsted, 2023
- Strong, supportive leadership team - mentoring and 1-1 coaching from leaders across the Trust
- Part of the Arbib Education Trust - shortlisted for MAT of the Year (MAT Excellence Awards) and providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning, including on-site museum exhibitions
What we offer:
- Work-life balance- innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities, early finish Fridays and a Trust Day offered in term time
- Enhanced funding for personal development - to support our learning culture with mentoring and 1:1 coaching
- Staff Discounts- including staff discounts from Vivup Benefits and access to private healthcare
- Healthy body and mind- free on-site gym, cycle to work tax free scheme, staff badminton sessions on Fridays, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, and wellbeing resources
- A convenient location served by excellent transport links, free on-site parking facilities and green spaces
For an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, contact our HR Manager, Rashida Adamjee on rashida.adamjee@langleyacademy.org
The Langley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Trust reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We have a strong culture of safeguarding where it is in our DNA, where we ALWAYS, without hesitation, act in the best interests of the children and students in our care. This is underpinned by high quality practice and policy.
Please follow the link on our website for wider safeguarding information:- https://www.langleyacademy.org - Safeguarding
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 Langley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Langley Academy website
The Langley Academy is a popular, oversubscribed, forward-thinking school offering a broad and rich curriculum. Providing the backdrop to our success are the state-of-the-art facilities, including our museum learning school, fully equipped theatre, extensive sports facilities and our science pods designed to deliver outstanding practical science.
Our vision
To provide an exceptional education for every child in the Trust through high aspirations, the belief that anything is possible, and the pioneering use of museum learning encouraging curiosity, exploration and discovery.
Here at the Langley Academy, there is no ceiling to achievement. Anything is possible!
Our ethos
‘One community. Many ideas. Everyone’s Future’
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