Teacher of Performing Arts (Music Specialist)

Bridlington School, Bridlington, YO16 4QU

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  21 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MS1 to UPS3

Teacher of Performing Arts (Music Specialist) job summary

Bridlington School is seeking a suitably qualified teacher to join the Performing Arts department. You will be a Music specialist with an interest in all things performance.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to teach Performing Arts to KS3, 4 and 5, specialising in Music. The Performing Arts team work together to give the students exposure to live performances on a regular basis (Remembrance Service, Christmas Carol service, annual school production), you will have the opportunity to support this and will be able to bring any additional ideas you would like to explore.

The school utilises the Peri-Music service to enable students to access music lessons in school with financial support offered to disadvantaged students. Extra-curricular clubs can also be run, providing the students with opportunities they might not otherwise have.

The Team

The Performing Arts department occupy their own area of the school which includes 4 large ‘studios’ and a work room, alongside separate music rooms furnished with a variety of instruments. A relatively small team, the Head of Department brings a wealth of experience to the department.

What we can offer You

It is an exciting time to join Bridlington School as we continue to strengthen relationships with other local Education providers including nearby Secondary Schools and Primary Feeders. This provides opportunity to be involved in transition and outreach work, but also connections with peers across the local area.

The school has a genuine and sustained focus on reducing workload, particularly in relation to marking and feedback.

You will join a dynamic and experienced leadership team who can assist your own career aims including progression. Many of our senior staff joined Bridlington School as NQTs/ECTs.

About You

We seek an individual who is passionate about Music, who will stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities whilst ensuring the importance of inclusive education for all learners. You will have an innovative outlook and a commitment to the role and the experiences this subject area can bring to our students.

The successful candidate will:

have a passion to enthuse students using expertise in Music

have expertise and a passion for pedagogy

teach Music to all Key Stages

be outgoing, flexible and adaptable to cope with demands of the role

have a commitment to professional development

have experience of working with children

be able to manage a whole classroom environment

be a form tutor and support the academic and pastoral development of your tutor group

have a passion for extra-curricular/enrichment activities

Application Process

The school reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline.

We do not accept CV's

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Sarah Knight on 01262 672593.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025 at midday

Interview Date: Week beginning 2nd June - if you have not heard from the school by Friday 6th June, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bridlington School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 969 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridlington School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridlington-school

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