Teacher of Music – High-Performing Secondary School in Poole (September Start)

A high-performing secondary school in Poole is seeking a talented and versatile Music Teacher to join its Expressive Arts faculty for a permanent September start.

This is an exceptional opportunity to teach in a school that places high value on instrumental performance, creative composition, and co-curricular music-making near the Dorset coast.

Job Overview

Music is a vibrant pillar of the school community. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality practical and theoretical Music instruction 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 alongside specialist educators and visiting peripatetic instrumental tutors, you will guide students through keyboard skills, vocal performance, ensemble practice, composition, and digital production. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Guide pupils through composition tasks using digital audio workstations (e.g., Logic Pro, Sibelius, GarageBand)

• Direct and support extra-curricular ensembles, choirs, rock bands, and seasonal school concert productions

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

• Maintain practice suites, recording technology, and instrument inventories safely

• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting pupil wellbeing and academic tracking

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

The School & What’s on Offer

• High-performing secondary school environment with dedicated performance halls and recording facilities

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Access to fully equipped practice suites, instruments, and modern music tech suites

• Permanent, full-time contract starting September

• Attractive Poole location with excellent coastal transport links across Dorset

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

• Superb classroom management and the 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 role in Poole for a September start.