Teacher of Music (possible additional responsibility in Music Department for suitable applicant)

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and passionate Teacher of Music to join our excellent department. We welcome applications from those in the early years of their teaching career, as well as those who are more experienced.

This role offers the potential for additional responsibility, such as leadership roles within the department, depending on experience and expertise which may be focused on aspects of academic or co-curricular music. With outstanding facilities, a rich tradition of musical excellence, and a flourishing programme of ensembles, choirs, and performances, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact and develop your leadership skills in a supportive and ambitious environment. We welcome applications from those who have the enthusiasm, expertise, and creativity to inspire young musicians and contribute to an exceptional music provision.

Brentwood School Music Department is known as one of the most vibrant, inclusive and exciting Music Departments in the country which boasts both enviable academic and co-curricular programmes. At the heart of the Music Department is an ethos that music education is for every child and we strive to balance excellence with inclusivity.

The teacher of music will be responsible for planning, teaching and assessing high-quality, inspirational and differentiated music lessons across key stages 3 - 5 and to fully contribute to a thriving Music Department, taking an active role in a vibrant co-curricular and performance programme.

Brentwood School ethos

We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference. 

We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.

That’s who we are. We are Brentwood.

We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Staff across both the Prep and Senior School enjoy a bespoke collaborative approach to professional development. We believe in being a research engaged school, with those that facilitate our in-house research programme being trained by the Institute of Education. We support many of our staff in obtaining external accreditation across a range of fields and are engaged with a number of national and international organisations. There are a range of ways that we enhance our staff experience; free gym membership, benefits hub, free lunch, free tickets to school concerts and performance to name but a few. Brentwood School has its own pay scale that is significantly above the London Fringe Teacher Pay Scale and we also have a range of subsidised staff accommodation that may be available for the successful applicant should they need to relocate. Teachers have the choice of being members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the School’s own defined contribution scheme along with 14% higher salary.

Applicants who do not have a TES account should visit our website and download an application form or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.