Teacher of Music with Leadership Opportunities

The Hayling College, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range - leadership opportunities may become available

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and passionate teacher of Music to join us in September 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity for full-time or part-time employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Foster a love of music through practical, theoretical, and performance-based learning
• Lead and develop extracurricular music activities such as choirs, bands, and school performances
• Utilise technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance students' musical experiences
• Encourage students of all abilities to explore and develop their musical talents

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (QTS/PGCE or equivalent) with a passion for music education
• Strong subject knowledge in music theory, composition, and performance
• The ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and student wellbeing
• Experience in running extracurricular music activities (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A chance to make a real impact in a thriving music department
• Access to well-equipped music facilities and resources

If you are an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Music, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at The Hayling College. Join our team and help us continue to provide an exceptional musical education for our students.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include: Healthcare support, Golden Ticket, Sick Pay, Pension, free membership of staff benefits scheme, and flexible working opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward-thinking, rapidly improving, and award-winning school. If you share our passion for delivering exceptional Music education and are ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Further details and an application pack can be downloaded from https://hayling.hants.sch.uk/joining-us/job-vacancies/

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to emma.cooper@hayling.hants.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About The Hayling College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 565 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hayling College website
• Email address: emma.cooper@hayling.hants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hayling-college

​The Hayling College is a coeducational foundation secondary school located on Hayling Island, Hampshire, serving students aged 11 to 16. The current enrolment stands at approximately 540. The college is led by Headteacher Mr. Martyn Reah. ​

Situated in a supportive local community, The Hayling College maintains strong connections with nearby primary schools, including Mill Rythe Junior School and Mengham Junior School, facilitating smooth transitions for students. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum.

Beyond academics, the college offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips, to support students' personal development. A well-developed careers curriculum provides pupils with valuable work experience and regular interactions with employers and further education institutions, aiming to raise aspirations and prepare students for future opportunities. ​

The Hayling College is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Arranging a visit to The Hayling College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.cooper@hayling.hants.sch.uk.

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