Teacher of Music | Outstanding School, South Yorkshire

An Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school and sixth form in South Yorkshire, renowned for its rigorous academic focus and unique commitment to staff well-being, is seeking a highly skilled and talented Music Subject Specialist to join its faculty on a permanent, full-time basis, starting January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional Music lessons based on a carefully sequenced, ambitious curriculum that is designed for mastery and long-term retention.
• Teach in a traditional, highly focused manner to secure outstanding learning, progress, and attainment for all pupils, from Key Stage 3 through to the Sixth Form.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Music curriculum, ensuring pupils acquire necessary disciplinary knowledge.
• Actively participate in the school’s extensive pupil elective and enrichment programme.
• Uphold the school’s high expectations for exceptional behaviours and attitudes for learning, ensuring a culture of academic excellence.

Requirements

• A strong degree in Music and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Commitment to continuous improvement and striving to be the best teacher possible.
• A desire to work within a highly ambitious culture that values integrity and diligence, always putting children first.
• Experience delivering demanding and carefully planned lessons focused on retention and preparation for GCSE and beyond.

Benefits & Workload Model

• Salary: Paid on the national Teachers' Pay Scales, commensurate with experience.
• Contract Term: Full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent role.
• Workload Commitment: Benefit from a unique school day structure and dedicated training time designed to ensure all essential tasks and professional development are completed in school, reducing the need for work to be undertaken at home.
• Professional Culture: Join a dedicated team operating within a culture of excellence, high standards, and purposeful collaboration.

About the School

This Outstanding school serves pupils aged 11-18 and has established a strong reputation for educational excellence and high levels of performance, particularly in securing exceptional pupil progress. Leaders and governors have an ambitious vision focused on academic achievement, cultural capital, and the development of character, providing an environment where dedicated teachers can thrive.