Teacher of Music

Teign School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MS/US
• Additional allowances:

  MS/US

Teacher of Music job summary

Teacher of Music

0.50 fte permanent, with effect from 1 September 2026

Purpose of the Post: We are seeking a dynamic Teacher of Music to join a highly motivated department in a curriculum spanning all key stages. The successful applicant will have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to build on this success and assist in taking the department forward in their delivery of an outstanding learning experience for all students.

The Music department is an enthusiastic and a highly committed team who pride themselves on the quality of the relationships they have with students and with each other, and with the quality of teaching and learning that goes on in their classrooms.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to inspire and support every student they teach regardless of their level of ability ensuring our students benefit from an innovative and broad arts offer. The successful candidate will enjoy specialist facilities and be part of our drive to harness the talents of our young people. You will also be at the forefront of the school’s strong tradition of productions and performances.

Are you ready to further your career and make a positive difference to the lives of students studying Music? If so, then we would welcome an application from you to join our team (including ECTs).

Key Responsibilities:

Please see job description.

Further details are available on Teign School’s website via Vacancies - Teign School, and if you have any queries, please feel free to email Miss Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA - ruth.atkinson@teignschool.org.uk. Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Teign School. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 June 2026 (9am). Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 25 June 2026.

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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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.

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.

About Teign School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1077 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Teign School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teign-school-newton-abbot

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