Teacher of Music
Salary: TMSP or UPS (Fringe allowance)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Full-time or part-time
Are you a passionate Music Teacher ready to engage and inspire students? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our thriving Music department. If you have a love for teaching and a commitment to student success, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Guildford County?
As one of a select group of specialist Music Colleges across the country, Guildford County School aspires to:
• Be a centre of excellence in music, sharing our expertise with others as widely as possible;
• Raise standards of achievement across the curriculum by understanding how people learn;
• To raise awareness of the importance of active listening skills and the impact on all learning;
• Develop creative, innovative and dynamic approaches to teaching.
We have a diverse and wide range of 27 choirs and ensembles at Guildford County School, which rehearse during the school week. These are run by members of the Music department and some of our 21 visiting instrumental team. Our provision is endorsed by our patron Julian Lloyd Webber.
With an outstanding Ofsted rating from both 2017 and 2023, Guildford County School is celebrated for delivering a rich and varied learning experience. Our students are eager to learn, motivated and committed to excellence.
About the Role:
We are really excited to be seeking a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Music to join this successful department at Guildford County School, with the ability to GCSE and A-Level, the position could suit either an experienced teacher or a recently qualified teacher. We welcome applications from ECTs and actively support new teachers with an established and extensive ECT programme. We are as committed to your development as we will expect you to be to the progress of your students. The successful applicant will have strong subject knowledge, and be a reflective practitioner who embraces emerging technologies. They will want the very best for their students and have ideas for improving our curriculum offer that they are keen to share with their team.
Strong academic results, great teamwork and a drive for excellence set this school apart. Our students and staff benefit from exceptional community links and are widely praised for their passion and dedication.
Who We’re Looking For:
• An excellent musician with aspirations towards middle leadership
• A strong knowledge of the National Curriculum with the ability to teach up to A-Level;
• Excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills;
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to continuous professional development;
• A team player who builds positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues;
• Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people;
• Strong interpersonal and data management skills.
Why Work with Us?
• Guildford County School has a strong track record of developing the middle and senior leaders of tomorrow and the successful applicant will be given opportunities to train and develop in preparation for other roles.
• Supportive Leadership Team focused on staff and student wellbeing;
• Free on-site parking near Guildford town centre;
• Cycle to work;
• A school that supports professional growth at every stage of your career;
• A collaborative and welcoming work environment.
Be a part of a school community that values inclusion, innovation and excellence in education. Apply now to inspire, lead and empower the next generation!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
Closing date: 10am, Tuesday 14th April
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, and interviews may be held upon receipt of applications.
Guildford County School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.