Teacher of Music

Job Advertisement: Teacher of Music - Mixed Secondary School (Colchester)

Location: Colchester
Position: Teacher of Music
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: November 2024
Salary: £36,000 - £53,000

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Music to join our thriving Music Department at a mixed secondary school in the heart of Colchester. The Music Department is a dynamic and exciting place, offering students a rich and diverse musical education. With a strong uptake of students in GCSE Music, A Level Music, and A Level Music Technology, and weekly lessons for all students at KS3, we are committed to delivering high-quality music education across the school.

As a Teacher of Music at our Colchester school, you will play a key role in maintaining and furthering the success of a department that not only delivers a strong academic curriculum but also fosters a love for music through a range of extracurricular activities, including ensembles, concerts, school productions, and instrumental lessons.

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging and inspiring lessons
• Support the delivery of GCSE Music, A Level Music, and A Level Music Technology
• Encourage student participation in extracurricular music activities such as ensembles, concerts, and productions
• Contribute to the continued innovation of our music curriculum, particularly in the area of music technology
• Help maintain the school's status as a Music Mark School and as a Musical Futures Music Technology Champion School

• We are proud to be one of only ten schools in the UK designated as a Musical Futures Music Technology Champion School due to our innovative approach to integrating music technology into the curriculum
• Our commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum has earned us the Music Mark School designation, recognized by the Essex Music Hub
• You will be joining a dedicated team and a vibrant school community with a love for music at its heart

• Qualified Teacher of Music with experience teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Passion for both traditional music education and music technology
• Strong classroom management and the ability to inspire students of all abilities
• Commitment to fostering a love for music in students through both curricular and extracurricular activities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Teacher of Music to join a school in Colchester where music is celebrated, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the development of young musicians.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to