Job Description

The position of Music Teacher offers an exciting opportunity for a talented individual. The successful applicant, whether an NQT or experienced teacher, should bring enthusiasm and passion to inspire students across Year 7 to Year 13.

The Music Department is currently staffed by a full-time Director of Music, a part-time teacher of Music and a part-time teacher of Music Technology. There are also 10 peripatetic members of staff who work part-time to teach instrumental and singing lessons. The department is well-equipped with a purpose-built, galleried Recital Room with a baby grand piano, a Music Technology suite with 13 iMacs, a dedicated Recording Studio running Logic Pro X and a Practical/Performance Room with a class set of keyboards, djembes and samba drums. The department also contains a selection of practice rooms, including a dedicated Drum Room. Many concert performances take place in the school’s John Crook Theatre.

To Apply:

Email the completed application form, along with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmaster, Mr James Davies to hr@hallifordschool.co.uk

Applications must be received by midday on Friday 17th May 2024.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to the School. Please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be found on the school website.

If you have any queries at all about the recruitment process, please contact Zoe Fazackerley, HR Officer on 01932 234 920 or zoe.fazackerley@hallifordschool.co.uk


Hear from our Director of Music, Mr Wright, speak about our thriving Music Department.