Music Teacher - Exciting Opportunity - Redditch

🎶 Music Teacher – Early Career Teacher (ECT) or Experienced Teacher Opportunity
📍 Location: Redditch (Faith School)
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Salary: Competitive, based on experience
🏫 Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the School

We are a vibrant faith-based school in Redditch, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive, nurturing environment. Our Music Teacher department plays a central role in the curriculum, helping students of all abilities engage with music theory, performance, and composition. We are seeking a passionate Music Teacher who will inspire students at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, in line with our school’s values and mission.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a Music Teacher who shares our commitment to both academic and spiritual development. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator, this role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact. You should be a dedicated Music Teacher with a passion for music education, a strong understanding of KS5, and the ability to inspire students in a faith-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Music Teacher, you will:
• Deliver inspiring Music Teacher lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, focusing on KS5 to challenge and support students’ musical development.
• Create and implement a rich, creative curriculum that incorporates performance, composition, music theory, and history, all while aligning with the school’s values.
• Provide expert guidance in individual and group performances, helping students enhance their vocal and instrumental skills.
• Collaborate with the Music Teacher department to maintain a dynamic, inclusive curriculum that fosters a love for music.
• Support extracurricular music activities, including concerts, school music clubs, and ensembles, helping students showcase their talents outside the classroom.
• For experienced teachers: Take on additional leadership or mentoring responsibilities within the department to guide the next generation of educators.

What You’ll Need

The ideal candidate will have:
✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or a related field.
✔️ For ECTs: A commitment to professional growth and a desire to develop within a supportive, faith-driven environment.
✔️ For Experienced Teachers: Proven experience teaching Music at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, particularly with KS5 students, and a track record of strong student outcomes.
✔️ A deep knowledge of music theory, performance, composition, and history.
✔️ A passion for inspiring students in both practical and theoretical aspects of music.
✔️ Creativity in lesson planning and an ability to make learning music enjoyable and challenging.
✔️ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
✔️ A willingness to support extracurricular music activities that encourage students' spiritual and artistic growth.

Why Join Us?

• Faith-Focused Community: Work in a school that values both academic excellence and spiritual growth, offering a unique teaching environment.
• Supportive Environment: Join a caring, faith-driven team of Music Teachers committed to developing students holistically.
• Professional Development: Receive excellent support for career progression, whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher.
• Inspiring Students: Teach motivated students who are eager to develop their musical talents and engage with the curriculum.
• Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Lead or participate in a range of extracurricular activities, from concerts to school music ensembles, to help students showcase their abilities.
• Strong Values: Join a school community that nurtures both academic growth and personal development within a faith-based context.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Music Teacher, whether an ECT or experienced educator, and you want to make a difference in a faith-based school environment, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 To apply, please submit your CV – no cover letter required.

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