Teacher of Music
Astley Community High School, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0BP12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE working days Monday, Wednesday and Friday this academic year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main / Upper Pay Ranges £31,650 to £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
Astley Community High School
Elsdon Avenue
Seaton Delaval
Tyne and Wear
NE25 0BP
0191 237 1505
TEACHER OF MUSICMain / Upper Pay Ranges £31,650 to £49,084
Permanent, Part Time 0.6FTE
Required From 1 September 2025
Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact
Are you a passionate and dedicated Music teacher looking for your next exciting challenge? We are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Music (0.6 FTE working days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this academic year) to join our committed and enthusiastic team at Astley Community High School. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Music teacher who Is enthusiastic about their subject and committed to high standards and wants to make a real difference in a close-knit school community to join our school on a journey of growth and development
This is a fantastic time to join us, as we are set to move into our brand new, purpose-built school building in September 2025, offering outstanding facilities for both staff and students, including recording studios, performing arts
You will be joining a strong and collaborative Faculty, made up of five skilled staff delivering a wide range of Pre-16 and Post-16 courses in art, design, food technology, and music. We pride ourselves on working as a team, sharing best practice and taking ownership of our subject areas to continually improve teaching and learning.
As a faculty, we are forward-thinking and open to new ideas. We strive to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment using a wide range of resources and teaching strategies to inspire all students and drive progress and achievement.
If you are a dynamic and creative music teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to be part of a school on an exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Based in South East Northumberland, our school offers good standards of teaching and behaviour, and we have a strong commitment to continuous improvement. We believe passionately that every student should be supported to succeed in all aspects of school life. Following our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings, we are ambitious in our journey to achieve even greater success.
As a relatively small school, there is a genuine sense of community at Astley. Our size allows staff to really get to know students – not just academically, but also pastorally – creating an environment where every child is recognised and supported. Behaviour across the school is consistently good, with the vast majority of students embracing our core values of being ready, respectful, and safe.Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Richard Goodman, Head of School ACHS on 0191 2371505 or email vacancies@svf.org.uk to make an appointment.
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
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About Astley Community High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 605 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Astley Community High School website
- Email address
- vacancies@svf.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01912371505
The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools comprises Astley Community High School, Whytrig Middle School and Seaton Sluice Middle School, all located in south east Northumberland. All three schools share a Governing Body and Executive Headteacher to promote excellence in education from age 9-18 across Seaton Valley. Individually rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, we share common values and a passionate belief that every student should be enabled to succeed in all aspects of school life.
Arranging a visit to Astley Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@svf.org.uk.
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