Music Teacher required from September to work on a full-time basis
Outstanding School in Bournemouth, Dorset
Excellent Music Teacher to join a highly successful and creative Performing Arts department

We are looking for a Music Teacher to teach Music within a highly respected and forward-thinking secondary school based in Bournemouth. This is a full-time position beginning September 2025, teaching up to KS4 and potentially KS5. The successful Music Teacher will join a dynamic, well-resourced department with modern facilities and a team committed to artistic excellence. Students at the school are engaged, creative, and thrive in a vibrant co-curricular environment that values the arts highly.

This is an excellent opportunity to teach in one of the most well-established and inclusive schools on the south coast. With regular performances, ensemble work, music technology integration, and community outreach projects, this role is suited to a passionate teacher with a love of music in all its forms.

Experience and Qualifications

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Music Teacher to teach up to KS4 (KS5 available if desired)

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Be a passionate, innovative and engaging teacher of Music

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Possess excellent subject knowledge and understanding of music pedagogy

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Hold a formal teaching qualification with QTS (PGCE or equivalent)

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Have legal right to work in the UK

School Information

This is a vibrant and ambitious school in Bournemouth, rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. The school boasts exceptional behaviour, strong academic outcomes, and a broad enrichment programme. Music is a key part of school life, and students benefit from peripatetic lessons, choirs, jazz ensembles, music production facilities, and termly concerts. The department is based in a dedicated music wing with a recording studio, Apple Mac suite, and multiple rehearsal rooms.

The school promotes cross-curricular work and values the place of music in both academic achievement and student wellbeing. Staff enjoy a collaborative culture, high professional development, and support from a visionary senior leadership team.

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High level of student behaviour and participation

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Excellent departmental facilities and extra-curricular provision

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Regular concerts, shows, trips, and music competitions

Salary

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS + optional music co-curricular allowance

Application

To be considered for this opportunity working as a Music Teacher, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged as the school may interview on a rolling basis