Music Teacher

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS

An outstanding creative secondary in Wakefield is seeking a Music Teacher with strong performance and production skills to join their team for September 2025. This is a vibrant school where the arts are deeply embedded in the school culture.

Job Role:
You will teach Music across KS3 and KS4, with optional KS5 depending on your experience. You will also direct school ensembles, coordinate performances, and support peripatetic teachers.

Duties Include:

• Deliver engaging Music lessons that incorporate both traditional and digital approaches

• Organise and lead whole-school musical events, showcases, and concerts

• Facilitate student compositions and use music production tools and software

• Work with local partners, music services, and arts organisations

• Provide musical support to cross-departmental projects (e.g. school plays)

Candidate Requirements:

• Music degree with QTS

• Confident with instrumental teaching, composition, and music theory

• Strong tech literacy (Ableton, Logic, or GarageBand preferred)

• High enthusiasm for music education, student voice, and performance

School Info:
The school has a purpose-built music block with performance rooms, soundproof practice pods, and a full digital suite. Its musical heritage is longstanding, with regular trips, partnerships, and live events.

Incentives:

• Annual music budget for resources and live performance

• Dedicated time for rehearsal planning and curriculum creativity

• Option to take on subject leadership or arts coordinator roles

• A supportive and creative staff team