Teacher of Music
St John Fisher Catholic College, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 8am
Date listed
4 February 2025
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic music teacher who can:
✔Motivate and inspire learners of all abilities to develop their musical talents.
✔Bring innovative ideas to the curriculum, engaging learners with exciting lessons.
✔Lead by example, demonstrating high expectations in both academic and extracurricular settings.
✔Share a passion for music that extends beyond the classroom, encouraging participation in musical events and performances.
✔Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the Music provision within the school.
So, if you’re ready to share your passion for music, inspire the next generation of musicians, and bring energy and enthusiasm to our Music team, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
- A thriving Music team with a culture of creativity and collaboration.
- Well-equipped music facilities, including practice rooms and computers running Sibelius Software
- Enthusiastic learners who are keen to explore and develop their musical talents
- A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
- The opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities, including show choir, Band and musical productions alongside our Dance and Drama departments.
About the Faculty
Music is an essential part of life at St John Fisher Catholic College, enriching our learners' educational experience.
- KS3: Learners develop foundational musical skills in performance, composition, and listening, exploring a range of genres and traditions
- GCSE: Following the AQA specification, learners study performance, composition, and musical analysis, preparing for higher education and careers in music.
- We are looking to also offer Level 2 BTEC in Music for Sept 2025
- A-LEVEL: Following the Eduqas specification when the course runs (numbers dependent).
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@ctkcc.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About St John Fisher Catholic College
- School type
- Academy, Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1094 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@ctkcc.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 976176
St John Fisher Catholic College is a high performing, oversubscribed, 11-18 school situated in North Staffordshire. It is our mission to ensure that all our learners experience a truly great education that enables them to flourish academically and shine personally, preparing them for a happy and successful adult life.
Arranging a visit to St John Fisher Catholic College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ctkcc.co.uk.
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