8 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

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

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

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
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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