Teacher of Music

Astley Community High School

Elsdon Avenue

Seaton Delaval

Tyne and Wear

NE25 0BP 

0191 237 1505

TEACHER OF MUSIC
Main / Upper Pay Ranges £31,650 to £49,084

Permanent, Part Time 0.6FTE

Required From 1 September 2025

Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact   

Are you a passionate and dedicated Music teacher looking for your next exciting challenge? We are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Music (0.6 FTE working days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this academic year) to join our committed and enthusiastic team at Astley Community High School. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Music teacher who Is enthusiastic about their subject and committed to high standards and wants to make a real difference in a close-knit school community to join our  school on a journey of growth and development

This is a fantastic time to join us, as we are set to move into our brand new, purpose-built school building in September 2025, offering outstanding facilities for both staff and students, including recording studios, performing arts 

You will be joining a strong and collaborative Faculty, made up of five skilled staff delivering a wide range of Pre-16 and Post-16 courses in art, design, food technology, and music. We pride ourselves on working as a team, sharing best practice and taking ownership of our subject areas to continually improve teaching and learning.

As a faculty, we are forward-thinking and open to new ideas. We strive to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment using a wide range of resources and teaching strategies to inspire all students and drive progress and achievement.

If you are a dynamic and creative music teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to be part of a school on an exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.

Based in South East Northumberland, our school offers good standards of teaching and behaviour, and we have a strong commitment to continuous improvement. We believe passionately that every student should be supported to succeed in all aspects of school life. Following our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings, we are ambitious in our journey to achieve even greater success.

As a relatively small school, there is a genuine sense of community at Astley. Our size allows staff to really get to know students – not just academically, but also pastorally – creating an environment where every child is recognised and supported. Behaviour across the school is consistently good, with the vast majority of students embracing our core values of being ready, respectful, and safe.

Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Richard Goodman, Head of School ACHS on 0191 2371505 or email vacancies@svf.org.uk to make an appointment.