Are you ready to inspire the next generation of musicians? Can you bring creativity, energy and ambition into every lesson? Do you want to be part of a thriving academy where the arts are valued and students are encouraged to perform, create and achieve?

Job Title: Teacher of Music

Location: Weavers Academy, Wellingborough

Salary: MPS/UPS £34,069 - £52,835

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, 52 weeks

Application Closing Date: 18th October 2026

Interview Date: 21st October 2026

About You:

Weavers Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Music who is passionate about helping young people discover and develop their musical talents. You will be keen to create engaging learning experiences, nurture confidence and creativity, and encourage students to explore music both within and beyond the classroom. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, embraces new ideas, and is committed to making a positive difference to students' educational journeys

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status

• A degree in music or relevant subject

• Experience of leading musical ensembles, including arranging as appropriate

• Successful experience of teaching music at Key Stage 3 and 4

• High standard of written and verbal communication

About the Music & Creative Arts Departments:

The Music Department sits within a vibrant Creative Arts faculty that celebrates creativity, performance, and self-expression. Students are encouraged to develop their artistic talents through an engaging curriculum, enrichment opportunities, and participation in performances and wider creative projects. Working alongside passionate colleagues, the successful candidate will play an important role in helping students develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

About Weavers Academy:

Weavers Academy is a thriving 11–18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success.

We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [email protected], and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.