Music Teacher - SEMH Setting

Music Teacher - SEMH Setting - Ipswich
Start: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)

A specialist SEMH school in Ipswich is looking to appoint a Music Teacher to deliver a highly engaging, therapeutic and skills-based music curriculum. This is a standout opportunity for a teacher who understands the power of music in regulation, engagement, and rebuilding confidence in students who may have struggled in mainstream education.

This role is less about perfect performances and more about connection, expression, and consistency.

The Role:

• Deliver practical, engaging music lessons focused on participation and expression
• Use music as a tool to support emotional regulation and behaviour
• Introduce students to instruments, production, and performance in a structured way
• Build routines and positive relationships with students with SEMH needs
• Work closely with pastoral teams to support individual student outcomes

You:

• Qualified teacher or experienced instructor with a background in Music
• Confident managing behaviour and building trust with challenging learners
• Able to adapt lessons to suit a wide range of abilities and needs
• Passionate about using music to create impact beyond the classroom
• Resilient, patient, and consistent in approach

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Smaller class sizes with strong support staff presence
• Clear behaviour systems and leadership backing
• Opportunity to shape a music provision that genuinely engages hard-to-reach learners
• A school that values creative subjects as key to student success
• Real impact on students'' confidence, wellbeing, and future pathways

Location: Ipswich - accessible across Suffolk and surrounding areas

For immediate consideration, contact Brad Champion - Empowering Learning.