10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    4 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    24 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

MPS/UPS

Teacher of Music job summary

Teacher of Music Job Advert

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Core school hours

We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at North Cambridge Academy This is an ideal position for either an experienced or early careers teacher who wishes to develop their practice in a supportive and innovative environment.

  • The ideal candidate

    • Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
    • Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
    • Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
    • Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
    • Commitment to continuing professional development
    • Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
    • Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
    • Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivere

      • The opportunity:
      • To join our motivated, friendly staff and students in a highly-regarded multi-academy Trust with a strong community presence.
      • To work collaboratively with teachers within the Trust, sharing excellent and innovative practice and benefiting from the support and guidance of an experienced network of colleagues.
      • To gain expertise and support from our wider trust network of specialist advisors with access to informal and formal professional development.
      • To contribute to the culture where students experience a positive and enriching education, ensuring teaching is underpinned by high levels of subject expertise.

        About North Cambridge Academy

        North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known and valued, and that every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

        Our school has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

        About Meridian Trust -

        Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

        Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

        • Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
        • Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
        • Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
        • Cycle to work scheme
        • Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
        • Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
        • Free on-site parking
        • Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

        To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

        For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

        Closing date for applications: Monday 4th May 2026 - 9am

        Interviews will be held on: Shortly after this advert is closed.

        Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

        The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

        The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

      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.

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      About North Cambridge Academy

      School type
      Academy, ages 11 to 16
      Education phase
      Secondary school
      School size
      689 pupils enrolled
      Age range
      11 to 16
      Ofsted report
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