An exciting opportunity in a popular, successful school.

Since 2019 The Emmbrook has grown significantly, from under 800 students to nearly 1,400 at present. During this period, we have seen our results go from strength to strength and we are a school with outcomes well ahead of the national average.

Applications are invited from well qualified and enthusiastic teachers of Music to join our Music Department. We are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to learn and thrive.

The role is for a fixed term, maternity cover, Teacher of Music or a Curriculum Leader for Music for a candidate with the relevant experience.

Music is taught across Years 7-11. If you are committed to providing young people with the best possible education, have a track record of securing above average progress for learners at GCSE and the ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues, we would like to hear from you.

The Emmbrook is a flourishing school full of energy and high expectations. It was judged good in all areas when last inspected by Ofsted (October 2023).

We offer:

• A culture and ethos where staff work collaboratively, feel valued and are well supported.

• A thoughtful and impactful approach to continuing professional development.

• A strong commitment to the wellbeing of all staff.

• A school where our pupils “are focused on their learning” and “take pride in rising to the school’s high behaviour expectations” (Ofsted, 2023).

• A strong track record of rising outcomes at KS4 and in the Sixth Form.

• Being part of The Circle Trust, giving you access to a network of experienced educational leaders and mentors.

As Teacher of Music you will:

• Be utterly ambitious for every student that you teach.

• Have a love of your subject and the skills, talent and energy to bring that to every lesson.

• Work collaboratively with department and school colleagues.

•  Share our FAIR values (family, ambition, integrity and respect).

To arrange a visit or apply please contact Sarah Farndon (Head's PA) – [email protected] Tel. 0118 978 4406

Applications can be made via the application form on our school website.

Closing date: Friday 9 October 2026.

Please note, applications will be reviewed daily and we reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post. This will include an enhanced DBS check.