🎶 Experienced Music Teacher – Key Stage 5 Opportunity in Walsall

About the position

🎶 Experienced Music Teacher – Key Stage 5 Opportunity in Walsall
📍 Location: Walsall
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Salary: Competitive, based on experience
🏫 Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Lead the Music Department as an Experienced Music Teacher in Walsall

We are seeking an experienced Music Teacher to join our dynamic team at a thriving school in Walsall. If you are a dedicated Music Teacher with a proven track record of success, including teaching Key Stage 5, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on students' musical education. You’ll have the chance to contribute to a growing and creative department, inspiring students at all levels, particularly those studying at A-Level.

About the School

Our school in Walsall is committed to delivering an outstanding education within a supportive and inclusive environment. The Music Department plays a central role in fostering a love for music, offering students opportunities to develop their skills in music theory, performance, composition, and music history. As an experienced Music Teacher, you will be instrumental in shaping the direction of the music programme, particularly at Key Stage 5, while supporting students’ musical growth across all year groups.

The Role

As an experienced Music Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality Music Teacher lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, with a primary focus on A-Level music and ensuring students excel in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.

• Designing and implementing a rich and engaging curriculum that includes music theory, performance, composition, and music history, catering to students of all abilities, particularly those in Key Stage 5.

• Guiding students through individual and group performances, helping them refine their vocal, instrumental, and compositional skills.

• Collaborating with the music team to enhance the curriculum and ensure it meets the needs of all students across different key stages.

• Providing constructive feedback to assess and support student progress, ensuring that all students achieve their full potential, particularly those taking A-Level music.

• Supporting extracurricular activities, such as concerts, music clubs, and ensembles, giving students opportunities to showcase their talents.

• Taking on leadership or mentoring roles within the department, supporting less experienced Music Teachers and contributing to the department's development and direction.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Music Teacher who is passionate about the subject and dedicated to helping students succeed, particularly those studying at Key Stage 5. You should have:

✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or a related field.
✔️ Proven experience teaching music at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, with a strong track record of success, especially at A-Level.
✔️ In-depth knowledge of music theory, performance, composition, and music history.
✔️ The ability to inspire and engage students, helping them excel in both practical and theoretical aspects of music.
✔️ A creative and adaptable approach to teaching that makes lessons both challenging and enjoyable for students of all abilities.
✔️ Excellent communication skills to engage with students, colleagues, and parents.
✔️ A commitment to supporting extracurricular activities that enrich the music programme.
✔️ Leadership or mentoring experience within a music department is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

🎓 Academic Excellence: Join a school that values academic success and strives to provide an excellent learning environment for all students.
🎶 Collaborative Team: Work with a supportive and passionate team of Music Teachers, sharing knowledge and best practices to deliver exceptional music education.
💡 Professional Development: Take advantage of opportunities for ongoing professional development, including leadership and career progression.
🏆 Motivated Students: Teach a group of enthusiastic students who are keen to excel in music, particularly in Key Stage 5.
🎤 Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Lead or contribute to concerts, music clubs, and other extracurricular activities that provide students the chance to perform and grow.
🎸 State-of-the-Art Facilities: Enjoy working in modern, well-equipped music rooms and performance spaces designed to support the highest standards of music education.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Music Teacher with the ability to teach Key Stage 5, and you are looking for an exciting opportunity in Walsall, we would love to hear from you.

📧 To apply, please submit your CV – no cover letter required.

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