Music Teacher – Wonderful SEN School – Reading – April 2025 Start

About the position

Music Teacher – Wonderful SEN School – Reading – April 2025 Start

📍 Location: Reading
📅 Start Date: April 2025
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience

Are you a passionate and creative Music Teacher with a heart for supporting students with special educational needs (SEN)? A wonderful SEN school in Reading is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to join their team in April 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through music and help them express themselves in a nurturing, inclusive environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join This Wonderful SEN School?

✔ Inclusive & Supportive Environment – Be part of a school that values the unique potential of every student, providing a safe and encouraging space for learning and creativity.
✔ Creative Freedom – Work in a school that supports creative teaching approaches, allowing you to tailor music lessons to meet the individual needs of your students.
✔ Collaborative Team – Join a dedicated team of educators, teaching assistants, and SEN specialists, all working together to support students' academic and emotional development.
✔ Professional Development – Benefit from ongoing CPD opportunities and career development to enhance your skills and experience in SEN education.
✔ Engaged & Enthusiastic Students – Teach students who are eager to learn, express themselves, and thrive in a creative, supportive setting.
✔ Great Location – Reading is a vibrant town with excellent transport links, local amenities, and a welcoming community.

Your Role as a Music Teacher:

🔹 Inspire Students Through Music – Plan and deliver engaging music lessons that support students' creativity, communication, and emotional expression.
🔹 Adapt Lessons for SEN Students – Use differentiated teaching strategies to make music accessible and enjoyable for students with a variety of learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties.
🔹 Promote Social & Emotional Development – Use music as a tool to help students develop confidence, teamwork, and emotional regulation, fostering a sense of achievement and personal growth.
🔹 Collaborate with Support Staff – Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to create an inclusive and holistic learning environment.
🔹 Foster a Positive & Creative Classroom – Create an encouraging and safe space where students feel comfortable exploring their musical abilities and developing their passion for music.
🔹 Monitor Student Progress – Track student development and provide regular feedback to students, parents, and staff, ensuring each student reaches their full potential.

Who We’re Looking For:

✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching music at secondary level, preferably in SEN settings.
✅ Experience with SEN – A strong understanding of how to teach students with a variety of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH.
✅ Passionate About Music – A love for music and a desire to share that enthusiasm with students, helping them discover and develop their talents.
✅ Creative & Flexible – An innovative and adaptable approach to teaching that meets the diverse needs of your students.
✅ Empathetic & Patient – A caring, patient, and understanding teaching style that promotes inclusivity and supports students’ social and emotional well-being.
✅ Strong Communication Skills – Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support student progress.
✅ An Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one).

If you are a Music Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity at a wonderful SEN school in Reading, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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