Full Time | Permanent | MPS/UPS

Are you a passionate and inspiring Music teacher looking to make a real difference in a high-performing Sheffield secondary school? Tapton School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Music to join our successful team and help inspire the next generation of musicians. The school is part of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, a values-led trust committed to Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated classroom practitioner who can deliver high-quality Music lessons across the secondary age range. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, committed to achieving excellent outcomes for students and able to create an engaging learning environment where all young people can thrive. The role involves planning and delivering outstanding lessons, assessing progress effectively, promoting high standards of behaviour and working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support student achievement and wellbeing.

About You

• We would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant discipline.

• Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering an excellent Music curriculum.

• High expectations for student achievement, behaviour and participation.

• The ability to inspire a love of music and learning.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality.

Why Join Us?

• As part of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative professional environment.

• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities to work across a growing trust committed to innovation and excellence.

• A culture that values staff wellbeing and career progression.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

For further information please contact Sam Simmons, Tapton School.

Safeguarding Statement

At Tapton School we take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously.

We encourage and guide our pupils to adopt safe practices and live healthy lifestyles.

We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We have safeguarding policies and systems in place to help their safety, and to ensure a consistent approach to practices throughout the school, followed by all staff. We regularly undertake training, and our policy is reviewed annually and in line with any changes made to Keeping Children Safe in Education, which you can view below.

We are committed to working closely with parents and carers for the benefit of our pupils. We also work with professionals to help families receive any support that they require.

Please be aware that during weekends and school holidays you will not be able to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Designated Safeguarding Deputies. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or young person during these times, please contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 (24-hour service)

If you think a child or a young person is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999 at any time.

If you are a child or young person and are worried or feel unsafe then you can get help from Childline a free, private and confidential service. You can chat online or on the phone, 0800 1111, any time.