Teacher of Music

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

Teacher of Music job summary

Are you a passionate musician and educator who can inspire a love of music in young people, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and continue to develop a vibrant and inclusive musical culture?

Barnwell School is a successful and inclusive secondary school and sixth form serving the South Stevenage community. We are proud of our strong pastoral care, commitment to academic achievement, and the wide range of opportunities we provide to help every student flourish.

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Music and music education.
• believes in the potential of every student and is committed to ensuring all learners can succeed.
• have the ability to develop and lead enrichment opportunities, performances and musical events that enhance the life of the school.
• be innovative, forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement.
• works collaboratively and positively as part of a wider team.

We can offer:

• A supportive and ambitious leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• Excellent opportunities for professional learning, leadership development and career progression.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
• Annual Flu Vaccination Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Please visit our website to find out more information about our school, including key information for applicants, and information about Music.

For further details or to arrange a school visit contract our HR Manager Sarah Phillips at S.phillips@barnwell.herts.sch.uk or Telephone: 01438 222500

CVs not accepted as a form of application.

Barnwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Barnwell is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

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.

Visas cannot 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

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.

About Barnwell School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school

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