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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    12 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time: 100% FTE

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 - £49,084

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and organised Teacher of Music to continue to join a dynamic, supportive and successful team.

At The Stanway School, you'll find purpose-built, modern classrooms equipped with two cutting-edge teaching spaces and a spacious ensemble room perfect for orchestras and larger groups. Our facilities also include six dedicated practice rooms and a professional recording space. With strong senior leadership team backing, you'll champion the arts and inspire the next generation of musicians.

The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of The Stanway School and the Department.

Participating in the current provision of extra-curricular clubs / trips.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

Qualified Teacher Status

A degree in the specialist subject

The ability to teach great and inspiring lessons

Experience of supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards


What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary

Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

Excellent pension scheme

A Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings

Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

THE STANWAY SCHOOL

TEACHER OF MUSIC

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Actual Salary from: £31,650 – £49,084 (M1 – U3)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Closing date: 9am, Monday 12th May 2025

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 12th May 2025

Interviewing will take place on Monday 19th May 2025


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

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Additional documents

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About The Stanway School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1394 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01255 750913

School location

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