TEACHER OF MUSIC
Charles Darwin School, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AU26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 March 2026
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: 4 days a week, however a full time post can be considered for a candidate with the ability to teach a second subject.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3 depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
This part-time 4 day post for a Teacher of Music is available from September 2026 and is an exciting opportunity to join an extremely successful and thriving Department. The successful candidate will be required to teach across the ability range at KS3, KS4 and A Level. A full-time post will be considered for candidates with the ability to teach a second subject
At Charles Darwin we are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced teacher or an outstanding ECT (preferably with the capacity to teach to A Level) who is keen to adopt and implement the new innovative strategies now in place in the Music curriculum. You should be willing to work independently and alongside the current Department members to ensure the achievement of all taught students.
What the school offers its staff
Charles Darwin staff are friendly, hardworking and conscientious. The school enjoys a low staff turnover and is able to attract and retain well qualified and committed staff. We actively promote continuing professional development for all staff, in line with the needs of the individual and those of the school. We offer a full and comprehensive induction and ongoing support programme for all new staff.
The school is a founder member of the highly regarded Bromley Schools Centred Initial Teacher Training Collegiate which enables our staff to share their expertise and good practice with others.
Staff wellbeing is a key focus for the school with an Assistant Headteacher having specific responsibility in this area. Staff enjoy a number of benefits including free on-site parking, free tea/coffee at break, child-care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, free flu vaccinations and the opportunity to join outstanding residential trips such as trips to Iceland, and the annual ski-trip.
Further information about the job
Music is currently part of the Expressive Arts Faculty which includes Music, Dance and Drama. The department offers a broad range of qualifications to meet the academic range of the school’s students. These include GCSE Music and a Vocational Award in Music Technology at KS4, and A Level Music and Music Technology at KS5.
The department has seen some outstanding results over the last 3 years. KS4 results were 100% 9-4 for GCSE Music in 2025 and we had a record result of 55% grades 7-9 which was impressive. Our Vocational Award in Music Technology equally has a particularly good track record of results – also 100% Level 2 Pass to Level 2 Distinction in 2025. A Level Music and Music Technology is particularly successful with results consistently above national averages, especially in Music Technology. Our KS3 projects have been designed to engage the younger years and encourage students to study a range of musical styles and genre through performance, composition and listening activities.
The department is a strong, friendly team of well-qualified teachers who look forward to new approaches to teaching Music and to engage the students and raise their attainment. The department works closely with other subjects within the Expressive Arts Faculty in a number of joint projects over the school year. These include a musical production each year, as well as the Music Department calendar of extra-curricular activities and events.
The Department consists of 3 main teaching rooms and a Recording Studio, as well as a suite of 8 practice rooms.
The department is supported by a Music Technician and a team of peripatetic instrumental tutors.
All applications will be considered including those new to the profession. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Charles Darwin School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Charles Darwin School website
- Email address
- jhodgkinson@cdarwin.com
- Phone number
- 01959 578806
Charles Darwin School is a highly successful co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 which has been serving the local community since 1973. We are a "good" school (Ofsted 2023) with an ethos that encourages academic rigour, high expectations and a well disciplined approach to learning. The school is set in the heart of the green belt, on the edge of Biggin Hill, yet within easy travelling distance to London and is surrounded by open spaces. The school has extensive sports and community facilities which include flood lit tennis courts, a sports hall, a multi-purpose hall, a fitness suite and a floodlit 3G pitch. The school also runs the Darwin Leisure Centre which is located on the school site. At the heart of the school are its distinctive ethos and a shared vision which are supported by the staff, students, parents and governors. This ethos and vision have helped to create a very strong caring and cohesive community based on the enduring values of high achievement, friendship, respect and compassion for others. The school enjoys a low staff turnover and is able to attract and retain well qualified and committed staff. There is an excellent programme of support for both new and experienced staff. The school is part of Inicio Educational Trust which is made up of 4 local secondary schools and 8 primary schools.
Arranging a visit to Charles Darwin School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jhodgkinson@cdarwin.com.
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