Teacher of Music and Drama - Blessed Hugh Faringdon
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048 MPS/UPR according to experience £1,000 “Golden Hello”
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required September 2026£32,916 - £51,048 MPS/UPR according to experience£1,000 “Golden Hello”
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of Music and Drama to join our experienced team. You must have experience of teaching Music to at least Key Stage 3. There may be the opportunity to teach Musicand/or Drama at Key Stages 4 and 5 dependant on experience.
As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.
This role is split 50% Music and 50% Drama and will involve:• Delivering engaging, high quality Music and Drama lessons• Inspiring creativity, confidence and a love of the arts in all students.• Contributing to school productions, concerts, enrichment clubs and wider School events.• Collaborating with colleagues to develop an ambitious curriculum and exciting performance calendar.• Supporting the development of instrumental/vocal work and ensemble opportunities.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a committed and passionate teacher of both Music and Drama.
• Has strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver practical, imaginative lessons.
• Is a team player who will work collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive, student-centred department.
• Is willing to be actively involved in the wider life of the school.
We Offer:
• Joining a highly successful team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do
• A £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team
What the school offers its staff
We offer an exciting, highly engaging, diverse, creative and innovative curriculum enriched with events and trips.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.Applications are welcome from ECTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported
An application form can be downloaded from our website - Vacancies - Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School.
You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.
Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant –recruitment@hughfaringdon.org
Closing date – 12 April 2026
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1045 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School website
- Email address
- joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk.
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