Teacher of Music
Litherland High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026 at 8am
Date listed
24 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 3 Months initially until 31st December 2026
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our thriving, oversubscribed school. This post represents an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop a well-established department that has benefitted from successful curriculum development. The successful candidate will be a well-qualified and passionate teacher and leader, with effective, evidence-informed teaching and learning strategies to enhance the quality of education and raise academic achievement.
What the school offers its staff
Litherland High School is a vibrant and thriving community of wonderful children and fantastic, caring staff which we affectionately call our ‘Livo Family’. Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilst maintaining outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally well and in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students. We take our role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school is unique in the strength of the bonds between staff and students. Our school values are ‘Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity’, and we endeavour to keep these values at the heart of our actions, and encourage our children to do the same. We know that academic success is the key to a bright and exciting future for our children, and we have worked tirelessly to make sure that our academic and wider curriculum fully prepares our students to meet the challenges ahead. Our staff are 100% committed to supporting our children to achieve their potential and become the very best versions of themselves.
About The Heath Family Trust
Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission
deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively hold our
selves and each other to the highest standards.
We value:
• Clarity: ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do.
• Collaboration: fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels.
• Accountability: championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility.
Across our Trust, our dedication to academic rigour underpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strong
CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and
grow as future leaders.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.
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 Litherland High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 761 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
LHS is an 11-16 Secondary Academy, part of the Heath Family Trust (NW).
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