Teacher in Music (2026/CS013)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties of the Role

To teach and lead an ambitious curriculum for music performance and production students across all levels by working flexibly and efficiently maintaining the highest professional standards in line with college values.

As an experienced teacher in music you will ideally have the ability to deliver vocal and instrumental workshops as well as demonstrating a working knowledge of sound technology. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, assessing students' progress, and providing guidance to help them achieve their full potential. As a course leader you will have responsibility for assigned programmes including the associated organisation, assessment, co-ordination and administrative responsibility.

Essential Requirement

• Degree in related subject area or qualified to industry recognised standard in a relevant vocational or technical subject.
• GCSE level standard education or equivalent (maths & English)
• Recognised post-16 teaching qualification or willing to work towards this.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in relation to pedagogy and vocational, technical or academic area

What the college offers its staff

What we offer

• 45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.68% employer contributions.
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.