Teacher of Music and Music Technology

Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (164)
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Music and Music Technology

MPS/UPS plus TLR for the right candidate

1.0FTE - Permanent

We want to hear from you if you are a committed, highly motivated Teacher of Music and Music Technology or you are an ECT aspiring to be such a teacher. You will join and be supported by a successful Music Department with outstanding outcomes, both in examination results and at competition level. Frome College Music Department currently offers GCSE and A Level Music and Music Technology and NCFE Level 2 Music Technology. Music at Frome College is a high-profile department both within the College and the community, having strong external links with local and national events and with regular performances organised.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher or Early Careers Teacher (ECT).
• ability to teach GCSE Music, Level 2 Music Technology, A level Music and A level Music Technology.
• have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed.
• teach inspirational lessons consistently.
• be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
• be proactive and promote positivity.
• work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

What the school offers its staff

We offer the successful candidate:

• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

Closing date: 31st August 2026

Interview date: early September

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

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.

Additional documents

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

Music Teacher advert - Sept 2026.pdf - 347 KB (opens in new tab)

Frome College MNSP Job Description - Subject Teacher.pdf - 75.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Frome Community College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1298 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Frome Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/frome-community-college-frome

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

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