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A vibrant and dynamic secondary school in Buckinghamshire is seeking a passionate Music ECT to join its thriving Performing Arts department for a September 2025 start. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school that values creativity, student engagement, and inclusive music education.
The school boasts a well-equipped music department with a dedicated music suite, practice rooms, and excellent facilities for both performance and composition. Music is at the heart of the school, with a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities such as choirs, orchestras, and school performances. This school is proud of its inclusive and welcoming approach to education, ensuring all students, regardless of their background, have access to the arts.
As a Music ECT, you will:
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Deliver high-quality music lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with potential for KS5 as you progress)
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Inspire and engage students through creative and practical music education
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Support the wider music community by contributing to extracurricular music clubs, performances, and school productions
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Work collaboratively with a supportive and experienced team of teachers and musicians
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Receive personalised support and mentoring through a comprehensive ECT induction programme, including reduced timetable in Year 1 for planning and professional development
ECTs will benefit from:
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A reduced teaching timetable during your first year to allow for planning, development, and reflection
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A dedicated mentor and regular opportunities for feedback and development
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Weekly CPD sessions focused on pedagogy, subject knowledge, and classroom practice
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Networking opportunities with other ECTs across the trust and wider education community
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Access to external music partnerships and opportunities for professional development through local music hubs
What we are looking for:
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QTS (or expected by July 2025)
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A degree in Music or a related field
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Passion for inclusive music education and the ability to inspire students of all abilities
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Strong subject knowledge, with a commitment to fostering student creativity and musical talent
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with students, colleagues, and the wider school community
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An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
This is a unique opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to start their journey in a school that truly values the arts and offers a strong support system for professional growth. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of musicians in Buckinghamshire, apply now for a September 2025 start.
