Summary
We are looking for a passionate, talented, and inspiring singing teacher to lead, develop and support vocal work across the academy—particularly with our GCSE music students.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on students’ musical journeys, and there may also be the chance to get involved in exciting project‑based work as part of the wider curriculum.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Lead, develop and support vocal work across the academy with GCSE music students, preparing them for GCSE Performing exams and performance opportunities.
Collaborate with other staff to integrate music into wider curriculum initiatives and manage project‑based work involving music.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.
- Energetic and encouraging in the classroom
- Reliable, punctual and organised
- A clear communicator with great interpersonal skills
- Passionate about teaching and making music enjoyable and accessible to all
Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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