Music Teacher – High-Achieving Secondary Academy in Reading

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A high-achieving Secondary Academy in Reading is seeking a professional highly articulate and exceptionally organized Music Teacher to join their vibrant Performing Arts faculty. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who excels at fostering practical performance skills critical compositional analysis and creative music technology workflows within a deeply supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic and challenging timetable across Key Stages 3 4 and 5 preparing students for exceptional outcomes in advanced solo and ensemble performance music theory and historical context analysis up to GCSE and A-Level music specifications. Beyond classroom teaching you will be expected to construct precise student progress tracking portfolios manage internal departmental equipment logs update school tracking software and actively coordinate the academys extra-curricular ensembles orchestral networks and digital recording studios.

You will support crisp communication with visiting instrumental tutors parents and external examination boards ensuring that all practical performance logs and technical assessment registers are processed with total accuracy. Strong administrative skills are crucial as the role requires balancing detailed practical coursework moderation with rigorous theoretical exam preparation within a busy school framework.

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Reading with an exceptional reputation for broad curriculum access cultural literacy and student welfare. The school features beautifully modernized performing arts spaces including acoustic rehearsal rooms Mac-based MIDI production suites and a fully equipped concert hall. Staff enjoy a highly supportive professional culture with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable teacher workloads and shared best practice.

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE QTS or equivalent) with a relevant degree in Music or a related creative discipline

• Previous experience delivering Music specifications up to GCSE and A-Level tracks with strong academic results

• Strong data literacy and IT skills with complete confidence using digital score editors and audio production platforms (DAWs)

• Professional and proactive approach to managing instrumental provisions and tracking practical portfolios

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably as part of a collaborative busy academic team

To apply please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.