Teacher of Music

Love Music? So do we!

We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team at The Hastings Academy as a Teacher of Music, teaching Key Stage 3 and 4. Whether you’re a (newly) qualified teacher or a music graduate ready to inspire young musicians, we’d love to hear from you!

We would like to appoint a Teacher of Music to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 to start in January or April 2026 on a part-time basis (three days per week). However, we are open to considering alternative working patterns, including full-time arrangements, for the right candidate.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has a genuine passion for helping every student discover their love of music
• Brings enthusiasm, authority, and confidence to their teaching
• Creates engaging lessons that give outstanding learning experiences
• Enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Is enthusiastic about giving students real-life industry experiences, and is confident in working with local venues to deliver regular concert opportunities for our students
  
  

If this sounds like you, come and make a difference with us! You can find more details in the Job Description.

Who are we?

Our mission is to provide all our students with the opportunities they need to become well-rounded citizens who believe in themselves, value others and can make a positive difference to their world. This year, we were the most improved school in Hastings!

We believe in every student's potential, and we encourage them to aim high. Our students are taught to have respect for themselves, the community and each other.

All who work and are a part of The Hastings Academy are continually striving to ensure we are the academy of choice. We have a published admissions number of 180 (900 pupils in total) and host a special facility for up to 10 young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Why work with us?

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why at Hastings Academy, staff well-being is not an afterthought. It is not confined to the occasional mindfulness session or a token ‘well-being day.’ Instead, we have systematic approach embedded well-being into the operational and cultural architecture of our school. We call this ‘Well-Being by Design’.

• Remote PPA: All teaching staff are entitled to one afternoon of remote PPA per week, allowing them to work from home during this time.
• Professional growth at our school is developmental, not performative. We have replaced one-size-fits-all CPD with a rich coaching offer.
• Only One After-School Event per Week: Always on Thursdays. No doubles. No burnout.
• Well-Being Ambassadors & Weeks: Our school has designated staff responsible for promoting well-being, feeding back directly to leadership and organising well-being weeks.
• Perks and Benefits: We offer access to discounted gym memberships, the cycle-to-work scheme, and staff-only perks to support physical and financial well-being.
• Complimentary Food: Staff enjoy free tea and coffee daily, complimentary breakfast every morning and hot food provided before evening events such parents' evenings.
• Two-Week October Half Term: Our autumn term is the longest of the year. Instead of running an exhausting 8-week block followed by 7 more, we’ve redesigned the calendar into two balanced 7-week half terms.
  
  

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applications are welcome from all members of the community. We are proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email at [email protected]

Find out more!

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Kym East, our Music Subject Lead, on [email protected]

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Interview date: 27 November 2025

Proposed start date: January or April 2026