Teacher of Music
Finham Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
10 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) ECT/TMS/UPS 1.0FTE
Teacher of Music job summary
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of musicians? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, World Class School with a strong culture of learning, innovation, and opportunity?
Finham Park School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our thriving department. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach students who are highly motivated, many of whom hold graded instrumental qualifications and have a genuine passion for music. Over 130 students currently study an instrument privately, and all Year 7 students enjoy a taster lesson on an instrument of their choice as part of our inclusive and engaging curriculum.
The Music Department-
Students study practical musicianship through learning an instrument using Rock School materials, supported by a well-resourced classroom with dedicated practice rooms.
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Additional ensemble rehearsal spaces allow more able students to work independently and collaboratively.
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From Year 7, students learn to compose using Flat.io, supported by a 32-computer music suite that blends creativity and digital learning.
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We offer Eduqas Music at both GCSE and A Level, with excellent uptake and progression into the Sixth Form.
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World Class School status (2015, 2018, 2020, 2021)
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Strong CPD and career progression pathways, including a comprehensive induction and weekly CPD sessions
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Supportive and innovative leadership team
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A commitment to staff wellbeing and development
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Excellent facilities, including recently upgraded science labs, STEM workrooms, a new performing arts block, and a sixth form centre
We are a popular and successful 11–18 comprehensive school in south-west Coventry, part of the Finham Park Multi Academy Trust. Our mission is to provide a “World Class Education” and to ensure students are “having the time of their lives” through both academic excellence and a vibrant extra-curricular programme. We strive to equip all young people with the skills and knowledge they need for life.
To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.
For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.
Online Checks
In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Finham Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1711 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Finham Park School website
Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified. The school was accredited as a World Class School in 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.
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