What we are offering:

• Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)

• We support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).

• We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: we give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.

• We offer private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.

• July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.

• Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.

• Staff wellbeing: staff wellbeing group, early finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, additional Occasional Day off in Autumn

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships

Our PROUD values – Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined – guide all aspects of school life.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.

The Department

Music at Uxbridge High School is about access and enjoyment for every student. Our Music Department sits within a busy Performing Arts Faculty alongside Drama and PE. It teaches students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 through curriculum lessons, instrumental tuition, rehearsals and performances. Concerts, productions and enrichment events are a highlight of the school year, giving students the chance to perform, collaborate and build confidence. We want every young person, whatever their background or starting point, to have the opportunity to pick up an instrument and make music.

The Role

We are looking for a talented, organised musician to join us as Music Technician / Instrument Instructor. This varied role would suit someone with a peripatetic or instrumental teaching background who also enjoys the practical side of running a busy department.

You will deliver free beginner lessons to Key Stage 3 students on guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano/keyboard and voice, individually and in small groups, helping them build sound technique, confidence and good practice habits. You will also coach Key Stage 4 students as they prepare for performances, recordings and practical assessments.

Alongside your teaching, you will look after the department's instruments and equipment across Music, Drama and PE. That means routine maintenance, keeping the inventory up to date, and making sure everything is ready for lessons, rehearsals and events. You will play an active part in concerts and productions throughout the year.

You will need Grade 5 or above (or an equivalent proven standard) on at least one of these instruments and the confidence to teach beginners on several. Just as important is a positive, "can do" approach and a real enthusiasm for getting young people excited about music.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.