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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Teacher of Music - Temporary Maternity Cover

Easington Academy

Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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Easington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Music to join our dedicated team.

At Easington Academy, students consistently achieve good GCSE results year-on-year and we are on a steady path of positive progress. In 2019 we were rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are now on a journey of excellence. Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Teacher of Music who is committed to academic excellence and high classroom standards. We warmly welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

• A positive and caring ethos

• An excellent learning environment and resources

• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Access to Teachers’ Pension (for Teachers)

• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands

• Discounted gym membership

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

• be a well-qualified practitioner within the subject area

• be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team-player

have a proven track record of securing successful student outcomes

Deadline: Monday 9th November 8am

Interviews taking place: week commencing 9th November 2026

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected]  or by post to Tracey Hann, Support Services Manager, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, Easington, SR8 3AY.

Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.

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Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-10-20

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Opportunity and Market

Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-20.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-20.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-20.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-20; retrieved 2026-10-20.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-20; retrieved 2026-10-20.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-20; retrieved 2026-10-20.