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Teacher of Music

Teign School · Newton Abbot · Devon

Job description

Teacher of Music

0.50 fte permanent, with effect from 1 September 2026

Purpose of the Post: We are seeking a dynamic Teacher of Music to join a highly motivated department in a curriculum spanning all key stages. The successful applicant will have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to build on this success and assist in taking the department forward in their delivery of an outstanding learning experience for all students.

The Music department is an enthusiastic and a highly committed team who pride themselves on the quality of the relationships they have with students and with each other, and with the quality of teaching and learning that goes on in their classrooms.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to inspire and support every student they teach regardless of their level of ability ensuring our students benefit from an innovative and broad arts offer. The successful candidate will enjoy specialist facilities and be part of our drive to harness the talents of our young people. You will also be at the forefront of the school’s strong tradition of productions and performances.

Are you ready to further your career and make a positive difference to the lives of students studying Music? If so, then we would welcome an application from you to join our team (including ECTs).

Key Responsibilities:

Please see job description.

Further details are available on Teign School’s website via Vacancies - Teign School, and if you have any queries, please feel free to email Miss Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA - ruth.atkinson@teignschool.org.uk. Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Teign School. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 June 2026 (9am). Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 25 June 2026.

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits

MS/US

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About this school

Teign School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,077
Avg teacher salary
£52,818
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.4:1
Academy trust
EDUCATION SOUTH WEST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG

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Salary
MS/US
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
11 June 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026

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