12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 June 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Part‑time or Full‑time (minimum 3 days per week)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS1 - MPS6 (approximately £32,916 - £45,352 per year)

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • A genuine desire to see young people learn, grow and thrive

  • Qualified Teacher Status (or pending QTS)

  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

  • A commitment to ongoing professional development

  • Confidence to lead learning independently in the classroom

  • A willingness to contribute to extra‑curricular activities and wider school life

What the school offers its staff

  • Hard‑working, supportive and highly committed colleagues

  • A school and Trust that prioritise high‑quality CPD and clear career progression

  • Opportunities to collaborate with staff across all Bordesley MAT schools

  • Ambitious and inspirational leadership

  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including:

    • Salary Sacrifice Car and Bike schemes

    • Employee Assistance Programme

    • Discounted gym membership

    • Will‑writing service

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.
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Teacher of Music

Part‑time or Full‑time (minimum 3 days per week)

Birchensale Middle School | Bordesley MAT

Salary: MPS 1-6 | September 2026

Birchensale Middle School is looking for an enthusiastic and talentedTeacher of Musicto join our vibrant learning community. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity , nurture musical talent and make a real difference to pupils aged 9-13. The role can be offeredpart timeor full time, with a minimum ofthree days per week, making it ideal for both experienced teachers and those looking for greater flexibility.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via TES/Schrole by clicking the following link:https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/schrole_8db33899-49c0-46b7-a370-0c7f0b9fda99

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Birchensale Middle School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
535 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
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School website
Birchensale Middle School website
Email address
williamsc@birchensale.bmat.co.uk
Phone number
01572 68430
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Birchensale Middle School, part of the Bordesley MAT, working closely with Trinity High School, Woodfeild Academy (middle school) and Holyoakes First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.

Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

Arranging a visit to Birchensale Middle School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email williamsc@birchensale.bmat.co.uk.

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