Job Description

Music Teacher - Independent SEN School- Music Teacher- Berkhamsted

Location: BerkhamstedStart Date: April 2026 - Christmas 2026Paid to ScaleOpen to Qualified and Unqualified Teachers

An outstanding independent SEN school in Berkhamsted is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Music Teacher to join their team from April until Christmas. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a committed educator to deliver high-quality Music education within a specialist, nurturing environment.

The school provides exceptional support for pupils with a range of additional needs and prides itself on offering a creative, personalised curriculum. Schemes of work are already in place, enabling you to focus on high-quality teaching, engagement and progress.

The Role

• Deliver engaging Music lessons across the school, including GCSE Music
• Work with pupils with a variety of special educational needs
• Follow existing schemes of work while bringing your own creativity and expertise
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider teaching team
• Create a positive, inclusive and inspiring learning environment

Requirements

Essential:

• Prior experience teaching or covering GCSE Music
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering the secondary curriculum
• Ability to adapt teaching for learners with diverse needs

Preferred:

• Experience working in a specialist or SEN setting
• Understanding of SEMH, autism or complex needs

Open to:

• Qualified Teachers (QTS / QTLS)
• Unqualified Teachers with strong subject expertise and relevant experience

What the School Offers

• A warm, supportive specialist environment
• Full schemes of work ready for delivery
• Pay xbpsjku to scale (MPS/UPS equivalent for qualified staff)
• A highly collaborative team who value creativity and student engagement
• The opportunity to make a significant difference in a setting where the arts are truly valued

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic Music specialist with proven GCSE experience and you're excited to contribute to an exceptional SEN setting, this role could be an excellent fit. Academics are recruiting on behalf of the school.

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