Teacher of Music

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic music teacher to make a significant contribution across years 5 to 8 at Hexham Middle School. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional who places pupil success at the heart of what they do. As a member of the HMS team, you will be responsible for shaping our pupils to be respectful young people who have a strong engagement in their education and personal development and who have high aspirations for themselves and their futures. The successful postholder will be committed to supporting the school's vast and varied extra-curricular offer in music and will be motivated to foster a love of music across the school.

We are a large and flourishing middle school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Queen Elizabeth High School as part of Hadrian Learning Trust. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between pupils, parents/carers, staff and the local community making this a successful, friendly and welcoming school. Pupils at Hexham Middle School have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically.

We place a high value on our activity programme beyond the classroom and are proud of the many and varied enriching activities that form part of our educational offer. We have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes and strive to enhance the personal development of our pupils through a well-sequenced curriculum experience. We invest strongly in our teachers' professional development and the successful applicant will be well-supported to become the best they can be. Our music offer currently includes choirs, a full orchestra, string group, rock band and much more and we are looking for someone who can support our pupils to thrive.

We welcome applications from teachers who can demonstrate the commitment and ability to:

Build relationships rooted in mutual respect

Value education in its broadest sense to help us shape citizens of the wider world

Ensure that all pupils aspire to achieve their full potential

Inspire pupils across the full range of National Curriculum subjects

Be creative in approaches to teaching and learning

Applications from ECTs or experienced teachers are very welcome. The successful applicant will access a supportive induction package.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please submit an application form and cover letter to

If you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role, or would like to arrange to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team on or send an email to

Closing date for applications: Monday 13 May 9.30am