Music Teacher – Secondary School in Reading (September Start)

A welcoming secondary school in Reading is seeking a talented and versatile Music Teacher to join its Expressive Arts faculty for a permanent September start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about practical music-making ensemble performance and introducing students to diverse musical genres in a modern learning environment.

Job Overview

Music is a vibrant part of this schools culture. You will deliver high-quality practical and theoretical Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Music / Vocational Music Practice) with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level Music / Music Technology teaching for a suitably qualified candidate.

Working closely with departmental colleagues and visiting peripatetic tutors you will guide pupils through keyboard skills vocal performance ensemble work composition and music technology software. This is a full-time permanent position suited to an energetic creative teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Music)

• Guide pupils through composition tasks using school equipment and software (e.g. Logic Pro Sibelius GarageBand)

• Direct and assist with extra-curricular ensembles choirs rock bands and seasonal school concerts

• Assess track and report on pupil progress across practical performance composition coursework and listening exams

• Maintain classroom instruments practice rooms and music technology hardware safely

• Serve as a Form Tutor delivering pastoral care tracking and student wellbeing support

• Collaborate with faculty members to continuously enhance schemes of work and performance opportunities

The School & Whats on Offer

• Inclusive supportive secondary school environment with dedicated performance spaces

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Access to fully equipped practice suites recording gear and digital audio workstations

• Permanent full-time contract starting September

• Prime Reading location with excellent transport links across Berkshire and Oxfordshire

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Music Music Performance Music Technology or a closely related discipline

• Strong practical musical skills (keyboard/piano proficiency highly advantageous) and software literacy

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE/Vocational Music outcomes

• Excellent classroom management and ability to inspire students of all musical backgrounds

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this permanent Music position in Reading for a September start.