Teacher of Music
City of Derby Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
Teacher of Music job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Music Teacher to deliver high-quality, engaging music lessons to students aged 11-16. The role involves teaching across the ability range, delivering the Music curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4, and preparing students for examinations. The successful candidate will inspire a love of music through creative and practical learning opportunities, support students to achieve their full potential and contribute to the continued development of the Music Department. They will also play an active role in the wider life of the school, working collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and enrich students' musical experiences.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Music Teacher who can inspire students and bring music to life in the classroom. The successful candidate will have secure subject and curriculum knowledge, strong piano skills and the ability to deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons to students aged 11-16 across a wide range of abilities.
About City of Derby Academy
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, "improving the life chances of all students". We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent.
Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
City of Derby Academy is a school where:
Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Students feel safe, happy and supported
High expectations drive achievement for all
Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here
Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About City of Derby Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 925 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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At the City of Derby Academy, we believe that academic outcomes are important and our expectation is that we will achieve national progress standards. However, we do not measure the success of our students by their examination results alone. Students access a balanced curriculum and we continually strive to develop characteristics such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem so our students are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
We believe that when the school, parents/carers and students share high expectations every child will achieve great things. This includes having an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.
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