Teacher Of Music - Secondary Academy In Newcastle Upon Tyne (Asap Start)

Teacher of Music - Secondary Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne (ASAP Start) Marchant Recruitment•Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

A welcoming secondary academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a talented and versatile Music Teacher to join its Expressive Arts faculty for an immediate (ASAP) start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about practical music-making, ensemble performance, and introducing students to diverse musical genres in a modern learning environment.

Job Overview

Music plays a central role in this school's co-curricular and academic life. You will deliver high-quality practical and theoretical Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Music / Vocational Music Practice), with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level Music / Music Technology teaching for a suitably qualified candidate.

Working closely with departmental colleagues and visiting peripatetic tutors, you will guide pupils through keyboard skills, vocal performance, ensemble work, composition, and music technology software. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent post.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Music)
• Guide pupils through composition tasks using school equipment and digital software (e.g., Logic Pro, Sibelius, GarageBand)
• Direct and assist with extra-curricular ensembles, choirs, bands, and seasonal school concerts
• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress across practical performance, composition coursework, and listening exams
• Maintain classroom instruments, practice rooms, and music technology hardware safely
• Serve as a Form Tutor, delivering pastoral care, tracking, and student wellbeing support

The School & What's on Offer

• Inclusive, supportive secondary academy environment with dedicated performance spaces
• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS
• Immediate (ASAP) full-time contract
• Access to fully equipped practice suites, recording gear, and digital audio workstations
• Prime Newcastle location with excellent public transport access

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
• Honors degree in Music, Music Performance, Music Technology, or a closely related discipline
• Strong practical musical skills (keyboard/piano proficiency highly advantageous) and software literacy
• An active enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)