Music Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Inclusive and Creative Secondary School - Bristol, Somerset - September 2025 Start
Location: Bristol, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in the heart of Bristol is looking for a passionate Music Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join its thriving Performing Arts department in September 2025. This is a rare opportunity to inspire creativity and expression in a supportive, arts-focused environment.

About the School
The school has a strong reputation for its dedication to the arts, pastoral care, and commitment to equal opportunities. With a rich musical tradition and extensive extracurricular programme, it offers an exceptional platform for an early career teacher to grow and thrive.

Music Department
You'll be teaching Music at Key Stages 3 and 4 in a department equipped with practice rooms, a recording studio, keyboards, and Apple Mac suites. There are opportunities to contribute to choirs, bands, ensembles, and public performances both locally and nationally.

Your Role
Teach a varied music curriculum including performance, composition, and theory; use music technology and practical ensemble work to engage learners; prepare students for GCSE Music; and support school concerts, productions, and enrichment activities. You'll receive a tailored ECT support programme with weekly mentoring and regular peer observation.

Ideal Candidate
You are a passionate Musician, confident with both traditional and contemporary approaches, and on track to receive QTS by July 2025. You are collaborative, enthusiastic, and have a genuine desire to help students develop musical confidence and joy.

Why Apply?

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Join a school where the arts are celebrated and resourced

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Access specialist music suites and extensive tech for teaching

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Benefit from a structured and supportive ECT induction

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Inspire young musicians and lead extracurricular ensembles

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Enjoy the vibrancy and cultural richness of Bristol

Staff Benefits Include:

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Subsidised instrument and tech provision for teaching

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Access to rehearsal space and professional development in the arts

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Opportunities to lead music tours, festivals, and showcases

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Health and wellbeing programme

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Cycle-to-work and pension scheme