Music Teacher Opportunity at a Highly Academic School in...

Are you a creative and passionate Music Teacher who loves to inspire students through performance, composition, and creativity?

A well-regarded and academically ambitious secondary school in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join its thriving Performing Arts Department from January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent role, offering the opportunity to teach motivated students in a school where the arts are celebrated and supported.

The Role
You will teach Music across KS3–KS5, delivering lessons that inspire creativity and technical skill. The department promotes a balance between classical and contemporary music, encouraging students to explore everything from orchestral performance to digital production.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll lead or support the school’s busy extra-curricular music programme, which includes choirs, bands, and theatre productions. The department also runs annual concerts, community performances, and music tours, giving students a platform to perform at a professional level.

The School
Home to around 1,200 pupils aged 11–18, this Reading school has built a strong reputation for both academic excellence and creative enrichment. Rated Ofsted Outstanding, it has modern facilities including a digital recording studio, rehearsal rooms, and a fully equipped performance hall.

Students are enthusiastic and well-behaved, with a genuine passion for learning and performance. Staff describe the school as collaborative, supportive, and dynamic — a place where teachers are encouraged to innovate and develop their craft.

The leadership team offers outstanding professional development, regular CPD workshops, and wellbeing initiatives to support staff throughout their teaching journey.

Why Join?

• Excellent music facilities and resources

• Enthusiastic, creative, and high-achieving students

• Supportive and collaborative staff culture

• Regular concerts, ensembles, and performance opportunities

• CPD, leadership, and wellbeing support

How to Apply
If you’re an inspiring Music Teacher who wants to make a real difference in a creative and high-achieving Reading school, please send your CV and a short covering letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.