Music Teacher

The Thomas Aveling School is a fantastic school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and an amazing team spirit – we are a happy school You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and massively over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.

"Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best" -Ofsted, Sept 22

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Music to join our team of dedicated teachers. Music is the soul of a school and as such our Music teachers have a special place at Thomas Aveling. Uniquely in a high school, part of your timetable will be allocated to developing our Choir, Orchestra and other musical ensembles. Classroom teaching of Music is also important, as is developing a student's love of Music and performing.

This is a part-time position; however full-time candidates will be considered if other subjects are offered. Full support and induction will be provided.

"Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff" Ofsted, Sept 22.

We seek someone who:

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on or via email

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.