Teacher of Music

For September 2023 or January 2024

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Teacher of Music who is passionate about their subject and able to make a positive contribution to the learning experiences of our students. Applications from experienced and Early Career Teachers are encouraged and a comprehensive ECT support package would be available if appropriate. We are able to offer part time up to full time hours.

You will be joining a highly successful and forward-thinking department in a growing school, teaching across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and musician, with a strong commitment to music both in and out of the classroom.

Music is a thriving and well-respected department within the school and local community. It is well resourced with a wide range of musical instruments; the department has a large range of extra-curricular music clubs and also offers a wide variety of instrumental lessons with peripatetic teachers delivering instrument/singing tuition each week. The department puts on a musical production each year in collaboration with the Drama department with over 150 students taking part. GCSE Music results are consistently in the top 20% of the country and we have a high number of students opting for the subject before they reach Year 10.

At RMS, we are looking for someone who: 

• Is passionate about Music and engaging students in the subject
• Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills, with a proven track record of success in teaching Music at GCSE
• Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students
• Will work collaboratively within the Music team to contribute to the success of the department
• Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community
• Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject 

In return, we can offer:

• Excellent support and fantastic opportunities for continuing professional development
• High priority given to staff and student wellbeing
• A dedicated and hardworking team who place excellent student outcomes at the heart of everything
• Supportive families who value education and great students who want to learn
• A well-resourced curriculum area
• A broad, exciting and personalised curriculum with a focus on collaborative planning
• Consistently excellent student attainment and progress

We have high expectations of all our students and are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff. 

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We are situated in a semi-rural setting in Hampshire, near Junction 5 of the M3 with good rail and road access.

We would welcome the opportunity for an informal chat or visit.