At Weavers Academy, music is much more than a classroom subject. From large-scale musical theatre productions and community performances to instrumental ensembles, concerts and innovative partnerships with local primary schools, music plays a central role in academy life. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Music to join our team and help us continue to develop the opportunities we offer our students.

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 November 2026

Interview Date: 25th November 2026

About You:

Weavers Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring Teacher of Music who shares our belief that every young person should have the opportunity to experience, create, and perform music.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and ambitious lessons, inspiring students to develop their musical knowledge, creativity, and practical skills. They will enjoy working collaboratively, bring their own musical strengths and ideas to the department, and be excited by the opportunity to contribute to our extensive programme of extracurricular music-making.

We welcome applications from teachers with a range of musical specialisms, including Early Career Teachers, who are passionate about making music accessible, enjoyable and challenging for all students.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

Essential Criteria:

•        Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or working towards QTS.

•        A degree in Music or a relevant subject, or an equivalent appropriate qualification.

•        Strong musical knowledge and practical musicianship, with the ability to deliver engaging and ambitious lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

•        A sound understanding of GCSE Music assessment requirements, including performance, composition and listening/appraising.

•        The ability to inspire and challenge students of all abilities, fostering creativity, confidence and high expectations.

•        Enthusiasm for contributing to the wider musical life of the academy, including extracurricular activities, concerts and performances.

Desirable Criteria:

•        Experience of teaching examination Music courses at Key Stage 4.

•        Experience of leading or directing vocal or instrumental ensembles.

•        Skills or experience in musical arranging, composition or music technology.

•        Experience of contributing to musical theatre productions, concerts or other large-scale musical events.

•        Experience of delivering Arts Award qualifications.

About the Music & Creative Arts Departments:

Music is at the heart of life at Weavers Academy. With an ambitious curriculum, strong academic outcomes, an exceptional programme of extracurricular activities, and a reputation for high-quality performances, our Music Department provides students with opportunities to achieve far beyond the classroom.

Music is taught across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with a strong emphasis on practical music-making, creativity, and developing confident, independent musicians. Our students achieve strong outcomes in their music qualifications, reflecting the department's high expectations and commitment to academic excellence. Our broad and engaging curriculum enables students to develop their skills in performance, composition, listening and music technology, providing a strong foundation for further study and future musical opportunities.

Our extensive extracurricular programme is a particular strength of the department. Students can participate in a wide variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including choirs, concert and swing bands, string, guitar and saxophone ensembles. A busy calendar of concerts, recitals, competitions and community performances ensures that music is a highly visible and celebrated part of academy life, with opportunities for musicians of all abilities to participate and succeed.

Musical theatre is central to our department's identity. Our ambitious annual productions, including recent performances of Chicago, 9 to 5 and Grease, provide students with opportunities to perform in major theatrical productions, work as part of live bands and develop skills both on stage and behind the scenes. Our next production, Jesus Christ Superstar, continues this tradition of challenging and inspiring our young performers.

Beyond the academy, our innovative Tales of… project has established strong partnerships with local primary schools, bringing hundreds of Year 5 pupils together with Weavers performers and musicians to create large-scale musical theatre productions at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. This unique project reflects our commitment to making music accessible, building confidence and creating memorable experiences for young people across our community.

The Music Department sits within a supportive and collaborative Creative Arts faculty, where high expectations, creativity and a shared passion for the arts underpin everything we do. The successful candidate will join a thriving department with a strong culture of academic success, participation and achievement, and will have the opportunity to contribute their own musical expertise, enthusiasm and ideas as we continue to develop our provision.

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.