Teacher of Music - St Mark's Church of England School

Teacher of Music

MPS/UPS Pay Scale -FTE £32,916 -£51,048 per annum

Full-time, permanent

Required from September 2026

St Mark's Church of England School are seeking an exceptional Music Teacher to join our growing school. You should be able to inspire our students in line with our whole school Christian distinctiveness and ethos, helping them achieve excellence. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious teacher to develop their practice and actively contribute to our evolving department.

About the Role

• Be expected to plan and deliver lessons to the whole school to GCSE
• Teach and develop your chosen subject within the school in a professional way, ensuring the curriculum is progressive across the all through school
• Make a major contribution to the school and development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support assistants ensuring they are fully briefed on lesson plans and expectations to enable them to fully contribute to improving pupil outcomes
• Be accountable for implementing the school's Behaviour policy and play an active role in the day-to-day management of pupil behaviour and mental wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Has Qualified Teacher Status
• Has expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on curriculum requirements
• Understands high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the subject, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
• Has knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Has knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Why Join us?

• A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
• A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
• A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
• Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole-school pastoral practice
• A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact

What We Offer

• Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Secure on-site car parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
• Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
• Occupational Health support
• On-site hot and cold food options
• Access to online training and personal development courses
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, high-specification school environment
• Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful contribution within a caring and ambitious school community.

Safeguarding Statement

St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.