Music Teacher

Summary:

Join a school as a Music Teacher and inspire students with high-quality instruction and engaging music programs.

About the School:

A school is committed to providing a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum with a strong focus on behaviour, community, and student development. It fosters a supportive, high-achieving environment where teachers can focus on delivering exceptional lessons and growing professionally.

The Opportunity:

As a Music Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping students' musical abilities and passion for the arts. You will lead after-school music clubs, support whole-school events, and deliver engaging lessons that align with the school’s mission of excellence in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, develop, and lead after-school music enrichment clubs such as Orchestra, Choir, and Student Band
• Support whole-school events including Prize Evening, AGFS Cabaret, School Musical, Black History Month Concert, and the Christmas Concert
• Deliver KS4 Music lessons offering 1:1 and small group tuition as directed by the Head of Music
• Provide some teaching of KS3 Music for the right candidate
• Collaborate with peripatetic teachers to ensure scholars receive bespoke support outside of their curriculum
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively with school and network colleagues to build successful, high-performing teams
• Support a tutor group as directed by the form tutor
• Participate in relevant meetings and CPD to enhance teaching practice

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with relevant experience in music education
• Ability to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that align with the school’s academic and behavioural standards
• Experience working with students across a range of ages and abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to the school’s core values of Ambition, Growth, Fellowship, and Scholarship

Preferred

• Experience in leading extracurricular music groups
• Familiarity with traditional academic curriculum and assessment methods
• Experience with curriculum design and formative assessment
• Background in school leadership or team collaboration

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to high-quality, weekly professional development and coaching
• Supportive work environment with clear systems and processes to manage workload
• Opportunities for career growth within the Ark family of schools