Teacher of Music
Alcester Grammar School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 8am
Date listed
20 January 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS 0.5 - 0.6 FTE
Teacher of Music job summary
Role: Music Teacher (MPS / UPS 0.5-0.6 FTE)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Music Teacher to join our vibrant and dynamic Music department. The successful candidate will hold QTS and a good honours degree in a related subject (ECTs welcome), with basic piano/keyboard skills to Grade 5 minimum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Music across Years 7, 8, 9, and GCSE
- A level teaching experience is an advantage but not essential
- Deliver the Pearson Edexcel Music course at GCSE and A Level
- Inspire students to achieve their musical potential through engaging lessons and performance opportunities
Department Overview: Our Music department is an exciting and active environment for students, where they are encouraged to explore their musical abilities both in the classroom and beyond. The department offers a variety of extra-curricular ensembles including:
- String Ensemble, 'Strum' Guitar Group, Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Rock Band
- Solo performance opportunities and encouragement for students to form their own ensembles
Students also have the option to undertake individual instrumental tuition with our team of peripatetic music teachers. Many students take advantage of this to further their studies in voice or instrument.
Curriculum & Facilities:
- Music lessons in Years 7, 8, and 9 follow a well-rounded curriculum, which includes solo and ensemble performance, composition, music theory, and the study of socio-cultural aspects and music history.
- Bespoke music classrooms equipped with keyboards, percussion, guitars, and ukuleles for hands-on learning.
- Performance opportunities are frequent, including 3 large end-of-term concerts, Tea-time concerts, Recital evenings, House Music competitions, and a Carol Service.
Personal Attributes:
- A genuine passion for music and teaching
- Ability to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment
- A willingness to contribute to the department's extracurricular activities
- Commitment to supporting students of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs
- Strong partnership with parents and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues
If you are excited about inspiring our students to explore and develop their musical potential then we would love to hear from you.
Please take a look at the attached information pack for more detailed information and, if you are interested in this role, how you can arrange a visit as we'd love to show you around our school.
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 are not accepted.
About Alcester Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1292 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Alcester Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
A unique and happy school, where you can indulge your creativity, refine your skills, and enjoy an atmosphere that respects your professional autonomy. With delightful students, grateful parents and supportive colleagues, teaching doesn't get much better than this.
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