Teacher of Music Basic

About the school

Allerton Grange School is proud to deliver an exceptional quality of education. The school is true to its core values and enables staff to engage in challenging and rewarding work while supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. Engaged, motivated and happy staff are recognised as the foundation of a successful school community.

The Allerton Grange values emphasise integrity, compassion, community, humility, emotional intelligence, courage, critical thinking, collaboration, diligence and being a role model. The school seeks to recruit and promote individuals who demonstrate these qualities daily.

The role

Allerton Grange School seeks a Teacher of Music who is passionate about the subject and eager to work as part of a talented team of professionals in a curriculum-focused role. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of success.

Key responsibilities

• Embrace current curriculum changes and drive up progress and outcomes.
• Inspire, engage and enthuse students, staff and the wider community.
• Collaborate with key leaders across the school to support further improvement.
• Lead and conduct extra-curricular ensembles.
• Contribute to the department’s enrichment opportunities, including a yearly European tour, daily after-school sessions, four to five concerts per year and trips.
• Support the Curriculum Leader in primary transition work.
• Make innovative contributions to the curriculum.

Requirements

• Professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
• Well-established and confident musician, including singing.
• Strong subject knowledge and advanced theory knowledge (Grade 5 theory minimum) to assist with high-end composition.
• Competence in using music software such as Sibelius, Garage Band and Logic Pro.
• Ability to work effectively within a comprehensive, multi-cultural community.

Benefits & package

• A talented and committed staff team that is supportive of one another, supported by a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work-life balance.
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
• Opportunities to grow in teaching practice within a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including a subject-specific CPD model focused on subject knowledge.
• Fantastic building resources and facilities.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The closing date for applications is midnight on 20 September 2026.

Allerton Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and safeguarding recruitment checks. The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, identities and circumstances. This role is based in the UK and employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK.