Teacher of Music

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR (fringe)
• Additional allowances:

  MPR/UPR (fringe)

Teacher of Music job summary

Teacher of Music

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Starting September 2026

Part Time, Permanent

0.2 FTE - 1 day per week

MPR/UPR (fringe)

Applications welcomed from ECTs and more experienced candidates

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school, is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a dedicated Teacher of Music to join our thriving Creative Arts faculty. We are seeking an enthusiastic musician who is passionate about developing students’ musical skills, creativity, and appreciation of music across a wide range of styles and traditions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing Music to life: leading engaging practical lessons, developing performance and composition skills, and inspiring students to understand the role of music in culture, society, and personal expression. Our music department promotes active participation, technical skill development, and confident musical thinking. Students are encouraged to perform, compose, listen critically, and develop a secure understanding of musical elements, notation, and genre.

As a valued member of our music team, you will benefit from:

Opportunities to shape and develop the department: Play a central role in strengthening our music provision as the school continues to grow.

Career growth and development: Access to high-quality CPD, mentorship, and clear routes for progression.

A meaningful impact on young people: Help develop confident, creative, and culturally aware young people through high-quality music education.

We strongly encourage interested candidates to arrange an informal tour of the school. Experiencing our music facilities, dynamic learning spaces, and passionate staff team is the best way to understand our ethos. To arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, Mr Clark, via email at smcgonigal@heathsidewalton.org.

The successful candidate will:

Teach Music confidently across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons rooted in secure subject knowledge

Develop students’ performance, composition, and listening skills through practical work and creative exploration

Plan creative, carefully structured lessons that develop musical understanding, technique, and confidence

Use effective assessment strategies to support progress in musical skills, knowledge, and creativity

Differentiate teaching to ensure all learners—from beginners to highly skilled musicians—can access, enjoy, and excel in Music

Contribute to a rich extracurricular programme, such as choirs, ensembles, concerts, school productions, or music clubs

We are deeply proud of the welcoming, aspirational culture we have built. With outstanding staff retention, this role forms part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every class is taught by a subject specialist as we continue to grow.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at Midday

Interviews: Week commencing 9th March 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathside-walton-on-thames

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