Music Teacher – High-Achieving Secondary School in Oxford
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Job Location:
Oxfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic talented and inspiring Music Teacher to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking secondary school in Oxford. This is a full-time permanent position starting January 2026 (or earlier for the right candidate) with a TLR available for applicants who can offer leadership ensemble direction curriculum development or whole-school musical coordination.
About the School
This Oxford school is widely recognised for its academic excellence inclusive ethos and vibrant culture of creativity. Students are keen to learn respectful and highly engaged contributing to a calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school. The leadership team is supportive ambitious and committed to staff development offering access to bespoke CPD leadership pathways and opportunities to contribute to whole-school initiatives.
The school places particular value on the performing arts celebrating music as an essential part of school life through concerts productions enrichment opportunities and community events.
About the Music Department
The Music Department is dynamic well-resourced and central to the schools wider cultural identity. Facilities include:
A dedicated suite of music classrooms and rehearsal spaces
Practice rooms equipped with a range of instruments
Digital composition tools recording equipment and performance technologies
A performance hall used for concerts recitals and school productions
Strong support from senior leadership for arts-based enrichment
The department delivers excellent outcomes at KS3 and GCSE and there is appetite to expand A-Level Music with the right leadership inputmaking the available TLR particularly attractive.
About the Role
As the schools Music Teacher your responsibilities will include:
Teaching Music across KS3KS4 with KS5 available for suitable candidates
Planning and delivering ambitious engaging and creative lessons
Leading or supporting ensembles choirs bands or orchestral groups
Preparing students for performances exams and practical assessments
Contributing to concert programmes musicals and community events
Playing an active role in curriculum development and department strategy
Taking on additional responsibilities aligned with the TLR if awarded (e.g. leading performing arts enrichment coordinating peripatetic staff or overseeing extended curriculum activities)
Experience and Qualifications
Degree in Music or a related discipline
PGCE with QTS
Strong performance composition or ensemble direction background
Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Ability to inspire students and contribute to the schools wider arts culture
Experience in leading musical groups or projects desirable (TLR consideration)
Salary
Paid to scale MPS/UPS with potential TLR (depending on experience and responsibilities).
Application
This Music Teacher position in Oxford offers a superb opportunity to join an ambitious school with outstanding values and a thriving music culture. Please send your CV as soon as possible to apply.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Special Education
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Cordova
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