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Lead Teacher of Music
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 165 - 232 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lead Teacher of Music - Secondary Academy, Oldham
Full-time | January - July 2025
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a thriving secondary academy in Oldham in their search for an experienced and inspiring Music Teacher to take on the role of Lead Teacher of Music. This is a full-time temporary position from January to July 2025, ideal for a confident practitioner ready to support the Curriculum Lead for Creative Arts and drive forward a vibrant, ambitious Music provision.
The Role: Lead Teacher of Music
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced Music Teacher who can take a leading role within the department.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 3.00pm
You will deliver high-quality lessons across:
Understanding Music
Music Composition
Music Performance
Music TechnologyThe successful candidate will model excellent practice, bring innovative and practical lesson ideas, and demonstrate strong behaviour management. You will work closely with the Curriculum Lead for Creative Arts to support curriculum development, enrichment, and high standards across the subject.
Although the academy welcomes applications from ECTs and FE-trained specialists with secondary experience, this position requires a confident teacher with proven classroom experience who can lead by example from day one.
The School
This successful Oldham 11-16 academy has proudly held its Good Ofsted rating since 2016 and is known for its positive culture and strong leadership. The school offers:
Consistently good teaching and well-structured lessons
A respectful, inclusive atmosphere where students behave well and enjoy learning
A Principal committed to staff wellbeing and reducing workload
Excellent transport links
A nurturing environment that supports both early career and experienced teachersRequirements
To be successful in this Lead Music Teacher role, you must:
Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent FE teaching qualification (PGCE 14+, CertEd etc.)
Have strong, recent experience teaching Music to students aged 11-18
Be confident in leading practice and supporting curriculum development
Hold an Enhanced DBS and provide suitable references
Provide a full CV with complete employment and education history, with all gaps explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK full time
Why Register with Tradewind?
Top rates of pay for exceptional education professionals
Over 2,500 free training and CPD courses through The National College
Generous referral bonus scheme
Full interview preparation to boost your chances of success
Ongoing lesson-planning support throughout placements
Simple online portal for timesheets and availability
In-house payroll team (London-based, no third parties)
Flexible holiday pay options
Free networking and social events
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