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Summary

We are looking for a passionate, talented, and inspiring singing teacher to lead, develop and support vocal work across the academy—particularly with our GCSE music students.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on students’ musical journeys, and there may also be the chance to get involved in exciting project-based work as part of the wider curriculum.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and encouraging in the classroom
• Reliable, punctual, and organised
• A clear communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Passionate about teaching and making music enjoyable and accessible to all

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Skills

Main Areas of Responsibility

We are looking for a passionate, talented, and inspiring singing teacher to lead, develop and support vocal work across the academy—particularly with our GCSE music students.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on students’ musical journeys, and there may also be the chance to get involved in exciting project-based work as part of the wider curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and encouraging in the classroom
• Reliable, punctual, and organised
• A clear communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Passionate about teaching and making music enjoyable and accessible to all

Benefits

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.