Music Teacher

Are you a passionate Music Teacher who can inspire young people to develop their creativity, confidence and love of music?

Wellow House School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to join our supportive teaching team. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed musician and educator to make a real impact within a small, nurturing independent school.

About Wellow House School

Wellow House School is a thriving co-educational independent school for pupils aged 2–16, set within 20 acres of beautiful parkland near Newark, Nottinghamshire.

From Pre-Prep through to Senior School, we provide a broad and ambitious education within a happy, creative and supportive environment. With small class sizes and a strong emphasis on individual development, our teachers have the opportunity to know their pupils well and help each child discover their strengths and talents.

Music and the creative arts are an important part of life at Wellow, and we are looking for a teacher who shares our enthusiasm for inspiring pupils through creativity and performance.

About the Role

Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 0.2 FTE (1 day per week)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: September 2026

You will deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, developing pupils’ musical knowledge, creativity and confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching music theory, composition, performance and appreciation.
• Supporting pupils to make strong academic and musical progress.
• Preparing and supporting pupils through their KS4 studies.
• Encouraging pupils of different abilities to participate confidently in music.
• Contributing to extracurricular music, performances and wider school life.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop the Music curriculum.

About You : We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in Music or a closely related discipline.
• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Music at secondary level.
• Can plan creative and engaging lessons that inspire pupils.
• Has high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.
• Is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to professional development.
• Is keen to contribute to the wider musical and creative life of the school.

Why Join Wellow House?

At Wellow House, you will join a friendly school community where creativity and individual talent are encouraged. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Small class sizes
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
• Free lunch provided
• Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward
• Wellbeing and wellness programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment
• Free on-site parking

If you are passionate about Music and want to inspire the next generation of musicians, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Wellow House School.

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description

If this sounds like the job for you then APPLY TODAY!

How to Apply

To proceed with your application, please complete the Application Form and send to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

Wellow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.