Teacher of Music
Tapton School & Sixth Form, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5RG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Music job summary
Full Time | Permanent | MPS/UPS
Are you a passionate and inspiring Music teacher looking to make a real difference in a high-performing Sheffield secondary school? Tapton School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Music to join our successful team and help inspire the next generation of musicians. The school is part of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, a values-led trust committed to Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
The Role
We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated classroom practitioner who can deliver high-quality Music lessons across the secondary age range. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, committed to achieving excellent outcomes for students and able to create an engaging learning environment where all young people can thrive. The role involves planning and delivering outstanding lessons, assessing progress effectively, promoting high standards of behaviour and working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support student achievement and wellbeing.
About You
- We would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers who can demonstrate:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant discipline.
- Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering an excellent Music curriculum.
- High expectations for student achievement, behaviour and participation.
- The ability to inspire a love of music and learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
Why Join Us?
- As part of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:
- A supportive and collaborative professional environment.
- Access to high-quality professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to work across a growing trust committed to innovation and excellence.
- A culture that values staff wellbeing and career progression.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
For further information please contact Sam Simmons, Tapton School.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Tapton School & Sixth Form
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1747 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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