Teacher of Music /Performing Arts
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8XA21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2026 or earlier
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 11am
Date listed
20 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS (0.5 FTE)
Teacher of Music /Performing Arts job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At Tenbury High Ormiston Academy, we are looking for a creative, passionate and enthusiastic music teacher to teach Music or Performing Arts at KS3 and, over time, grow the provision for enrichment and KS4 Performing Arts. The music teacher posts sits within the Create faculty consisting of Art, Catering and Design Technology. This is a well-led, experienced and high performing faculty.
The music department is very well-resourced department, housed in a brand new state of the art music and drama new build. These facilities are excellent and more widely supported by a large school stage and hall for performances. We are looking for someone who can grow a love for music and musical performance at the academy and create a buzz within this subject area. We have lots of pupils who want to get involved. We also have a healthy peripatetic offer including drums, guitar and flute.
We are keen to hear from candidates with either a Music background or a Performing Arts background - or both!
We are a unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire. Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school. The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our people to ensure all staff are supported to be the best they can be. Staff are supported to develop professionally through a well led induction and professional development programme involving a weekly CPD session. There are also many trust-wide opportunities to engage in professional development and networking.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
In order to understand our very special characteristics, you are welcome, and we strongly advise you to visit the academy to tour and meet with members of our staff and our pupils. Please contact Christine Sheppard, Office Manager, to organise this (csheppard@tenburyhigh.co.uk).
To apply for the position please submit an application form via the link above, including the following information in your personal statement:
- your educational philosophy
- your experience to date and how it has prepared you for this role
- how you make Music exciting and challenging for all pupils.
Please note that the closing date for all applications is Monday 5th January 2026 and interviews are planned for the following week.
I do understand the effort required to submit an application and appreciate the time that you will take to do so.
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All of our academy policies can be found here: policies
Further information about the job
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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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 454 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Tenbury High Ormiston Academy website
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