Teacher of Music – required for September 2026

Hymers College is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Music. This is a full-time maternity cover role, potentially until July 2027. It is essential that the successful candidate will be able to teach academic music to GCSE level. Equally important will be the enthusiasm and expertise to contribute fully to the school’s flourishing co-curricular music programme. The role would suit an experienced teacher with a proven record of academic success, or a stand-out recently qualified teacher. In either case, strong support will be provided through the Senior Leadership Team to ensure a successful period of employment.Education and ExperienceYou should have a university degree in Music or a Music-related discipline, either with, or working towards, a recognised post-graduate teaching qualification. There will be strong support available for the Continuing Professional Development of an outstanding teacher, or a stand-out recently qualified teacher. Personal Qualities and SkillsYou will possess the ability to relate effectively to your pupils.You will show a willingness to contribute to other areas of school life and may be asked to undertake a Form Tutor role.You will be prepared to be flexible in your approach, and willing to adjust to change and development.You will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.You will have highly effective communication skills for dealing with pupils, colleagues, support staff and parents. Strong ICT skills are also a requirement.You will have high levels of enthusiasm, energy and drive and the ability to work as part of a team.Music at Hymers has a long and distinguished tradition of excellence. This thriving department enjoys first-class accommodation and facilities. In 2014 the Stephen Martin Music School was opened by John Rutter with a large rehearsal/chamber concert room named after him, a recording studio, band room, percussion suite, seven practice/instrumental teaching rooms, a large classroom with keyboards and a music technology classroom with 26 PCs and full-size keyboards. In addition there are plenty of lockers, storage, a music ‘library’ and an office. Hymers pupils perform in many concerts, festivals and competitions: in school, locally and nationally. The Junior School Choirs have regularly reached the finals of Barnardo’s Competition and have been invited to sing at the Llangollen Festival in recent years. Music For Youth is another highlight of our calendar with both local and national performances. Popular music has also developed alongside the more traditional styles and our groups are starting to entertain and compete locally.In recent years students and staff have produced a number of musicals that have been of outstanding quality. In addition to the full-time staff, there are 9 instrumental teachers (VMTS) who deliver around 160 vocal and instrumental lessons a week. They also lead and support ensembles in rehearsals and concerts. We have an ABRSM special visit each term when pupils can enjoy performing in familiar surroundings. The Music Department also makes important contributions to a number of very high profile events such as the annual Speech Day and Remembrance Day Services and the annual Charity Carol Concert.