13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    6 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 September 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

For January 2026, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Music Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage and motivate young people. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive Music department within a school that fosters, nurtures, and develops a love of music, has a strong tradition of musical excellence, and offers a rich extra-curricular programme.

Applicants will:

  • Demonstrate a passion for teaching and inspire students to develop a love of learning that reaches beyond the classroom.
  • Uphold the school’s mission to “Aim High, Expect the Best for Everyone, and Value our Community” and actively embody our core values of Ambition, Excellence, and Community in all aspects of their work.
  • Be optimistic, resilient, and committed to establishing the highest expectations for all learners.
  • Have a proven track record of securing strong progress and achievement across both key stages.
  • Champion an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, safe, and supported.
  • Recognise the importance of ongoing professional learning, with experience of supporting the development of colleagues as well as a commitment to their own professional growth and leadership potential.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ms C Evans, Deputy Headteacher – cevans@saddleworthschool.org

What the school offers its staff

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visithttps://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

  • Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
  • A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
  • Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.

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

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please refer to:
The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Statement Employing Ex-Offenders.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)
Recruitment Pack Music Sep 25.pdf - 491 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saddleworth School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
Up to 1406 pupils
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Saddleworth School website
Email address
nliley@saddleworthschool.org
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Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/

Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nliley@saddleworthschool.org.

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