Music Teacher – Prestigious Independent School in Reading
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
About the School
A prestigious independent co-educational school in Reading is seeking a passionate and versatile Music Teacher to join their Performing Arts Faculty from January 2026. The school is home to around 800 students aged 1118 and has an outstanding reputation for academic success creativity and pastoral care.
Music plays a central role in school life over 50% of pupils participate in ensembles choirs and orchestras and the school regularly stages professional-level concerts musicals and community performances.
About the Role
This full-time permanent role involves teaching Music across KS3KS5 nurturing students performance composition and theoretical understanding. You will inspire confidence creativity and appreciation for music across genres helping students prepare for GCSE A Level and performance examinations.
You will also:
Direct and accompany ensembles choirs or orchestras
Support the schools annual musical and festival of the arts
Mentor students applying to music conservatoires or university programmes
Contribute to community partnerships and national competitions
The department is housed in a purpose-built Performing Arts Centre with professional-standard rehearsal rooms digital composition labs and a recording studio.
Staff Benefits and Development
Excellent independent school salary and pension scheme
Small class sizes and strong departmental collaboration
Funded CPD and attendance at music education conferences
Free lunch parking and use of school facilities
Wellbeing programme and generous holiday allowance
Experience and Qualifications
QTS/PGCE and degree in Music or related field
Strong performance conducting or composition background
Experience teaching GCSE and A Level desirable
Enthusiasm for both academic and co-curricular music
How to Apply
Applications are encouraged from inspirational Music Teachers ready to join a prestigious Reading independent school that celebrates excellence performance and creativity.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Smartsheet
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
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