Teacher of Music
Alsager School, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 May 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
- Full time: Monday to Friday - 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3 (£32,916 to £51,048)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Alsager School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed graduate
teacher to contribute to the curricular and extra-curricular life of the school. The faculty has
recently under gone a restructure and the person appointed will be expected to take
responsibility for running one or more extra-curricular activity.
The successful applicant will have:
1. A degree in Music or equivalent qualifications with a passion for performance.
2. A PGCE qualification and QTS.
3. The vision and energy to teach Music to pupils in the 11-18 age range (KS3, GCSE and A
Level).
Music at Alsager School
Music forms part of the P.E. and Performing Arts Faculty, alongside Drama and P.E. The successful candidate will be one of two full-time members of staff. In addition, a team of instrumental tutors visit the school on a weekly basis to teach vocals, piano, keyboard, violin, flute, clarinet, saxophone, brass, guitar and drums.
The successful candidate will join a curriculum area which expects the very highest standards of both staff and students. The school is committed to developing outstanding teaching and learning, with all teachers expected to continue to develop their knowledge and understanding. Staff at Alsager School work collaboratively with colleagues across the curriculum, with an aspiration of raising academic standards.
The department is housed in a £1.2 million Music and Drama block. Music accommodation comprises of two classrooms, one of which contains a Music Technology suite. In addition, there are six practice rooms, a recording studio and control room. These state-of-the-art facilities are located next to a fully equipped Drama Studio and adjacent to Alsager School’s main performance area, the Hollinshead Hall.
It is hoped that the investment in superb accommodation and extensive resources will facilitate Music’s future development. The school has a strong commitment to Music within the curriculum. Music is taught for one hour per week to mixed ability groups within KS3 (Years 7 & 8). Music is offered as an optional subject at KS4 where students take GCSE Music in Years 10 and 11. Music is also offered at A Level.
Music has an excellent record of external examination success. In 2025 87% of students achieved Grades 9-5 at GCSE with 30% achieving Grades 9-7. At KS5, 100% achieved Grade A-C at A level.
In addition, the Music Department offers a varied programme of extra-curricular activities. Pupils can join the main school choir and harmony group, orchestra and Jazz Band as well as several smaller groups. Our Upper School Vocal Group has won Cheshire East Vocal Group of the Year and our Jazz Band has been named the Cheshire East Instrumental Group of the Year. Concerts are staged at Christmas and in the Summer Term. Each year a whole school production is staged in collaboration with the Performing Arts Faculty; past shows include ‘Beauty & The Beast, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘High School Musical.
Alsager School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Andrea O’Neill
Headteacher
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Teacher of Music
The Governors are seeking to appoint a graduate who is able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience:
CRITERIA - Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- Well qualified Music graduate.
- Qualified teacher, or expect to gain QTS by the start of the contract.
DESIRABLE
- A good understanding of Music Technology
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
CRITERIA - Experience
ESSENTIAL
- Experience of teaching up to and including A Level
- Proven record or evidence from teaching practice of potential to help students reach high standards of learning and achievement.
DESIRABLE
- Experience teaching AQA Music specification Leading vocal groups and ensembles
- Understand the importance of the pastoral role of every teacher.
CRITERIA - Knowledge
ESSENTIAL
- High standard of subject knowledge. Knowledge of developments in KS3 Music curriculum, Teaching & Learning.
- Understanding and use of strategies to raise achievement.
DESIRABLE
- Experience and understanding of helping low achievers.
- Competent Piano skills
CRITERIA - Personality
ESSENTIAL
- Demonstrate a positive & enthusiastic outlook. Ability to inspire & motivate students and peers. Commitment to safeguard & promote the welfare of children.
- Pleasant manner
DESIRABLE
- Self confidence
- Flexibility/adaptability
CRITERIA - Special Aptitudes
- Professionalism/integrity.
- Good communication skills.
- Work with energy, commitment and good humour.
- Be an effective team member.
- Play full role in departmental development, especially contributing to teaching & learning materials.
DESIRABLE
- Ambitious and keen to undertake continuing professional development.
CRITERIA - Physical Attributes
ESSENTIAL
- Desire to contribute to and be involved in the wider life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you exceptional CPD - we are part of the ‘Cheshire Teaching School Hub’ and offer a
comprehensive induction programme. We also provide a laptop, reduced staff membership rates at the on-site Leisure Centre Fitness suite and there are excellent road and rail links to Alsager.
Further information about the job
Visit our Recruitment Platform where you can find full details and the on-line application form can be completed:
at – https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies or contact Alsager school on 01270 871100.
Commitment to safeguarding
Alsager School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share 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 Alsager School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1519 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alsager School website
- Email address
- n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
- Phone number
- 01270 871100
Arranging a visit to Alsager School
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