Teacher

Standish Community High School is advertising for a permanent Teacher of Music, to commence employment as soon as possible. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Music with the vision, drive, and determination to inspire a love of music and contribute to the continued success of Performing Arts at Standish. This role is ideally suited to an ambitious and highly effective practitioner with a proven track record of delivering excellent music teaching and achieving strong outcomes for students. The successful candidate will be a passionate music specialist with the ability to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the age and ability range, inspiring students to develop their musical knowledge, skills, and creativity. They will foster a culture of excellence, participation, and performance both within and beyond the classroom, making a significant contribution to the rich musical life of the school through ensembles, concerts, productions, and enrichment activities. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the closing date will be Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 5th October 2026. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates (in line for the KCSIE 2023 guidance). Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references, and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the Trust.