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Music Teacher Maternity Cover

Outwood


Job Location:

Middlesbrough - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 32916 - 45352
Posted: 22 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Role: Teacher of Music
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date: 05/01/2027
Salary (Actual Salary): 32916 - 45352
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (32.5 hours) Term Time Only

(Maternity cover until August 2027 in the first instance; with the possibility of an extension to December 2027)

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area Join us as a Teacher where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning understands curriculum developments and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.

As Principal Im incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1200 students who benefit from our spectacular building state-of-the-art facilities and strong inclusive community.

Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with Well Above Average progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.

We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around

About the Department

The Performing Arts Department consists of a small team of dedicated colleagues with access to amazing facilities; large theatre music practice rooms and brand new dedicated drama department is also supported by One-to-One Music Tutors.


If you have any questions please contact Grace Gill HR Admin


Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team sharing good practice across the department and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

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Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing email and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

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Required Experience:

IC


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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER? Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer: Your starting salary with annual increments plus in ... View more

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