Teacher of Music
The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
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
- Fixed term - One term contract (Summer term) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
- An individual who is passionate about music
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An individual who works well with staff and students alike
- Strong classroom management skills
- Knowledge of teaching at both KS3&KS4
- Knowledge of teaching KS5 desirable but not essential
- An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
- An individual looking to join our TBSHS community that works to develop young people into successful citizens.
- An individual ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor.
What the school offers its staff
Professionally:
- A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
- A department made up of 2 modern, spacious air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
- 6 designated Music practice rooms, 3 music stores and a music recording studio
- Mentoring and high-level training - we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction.
- NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential
- Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
- Staff training days to support staff CPD
- A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
- A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
- Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and a large All-Weather Pitch suitable for both football and rugby.
Personally:
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension benefits
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
- Free school lunch every day
- Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Free on-site secure parking for every employee
- 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
- Annual Flu jabs (free)
- Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
- Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
- Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at school.
- Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Bishop's Stortford High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bishop's Stortford High School website
- Email address
- vacancy@tbshs.org
Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.
The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.
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