Job Introduction
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford is looking to appoint a part-time Teacher Music for September 2025. For the right candidate there is the option of a TLR and leading the department.
We are looking for a colleague who:
• Is a qualified teacher and outstanding practitioner.
• Has high expectations.
• Has extensive knowledge of the subject and is suitably qualified to teach Music to A Level.
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues.
• Has a track record of forming very good working relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to extra-curricular music activities and performances.
We are looking for a teacher ideally to lead our department and work with an established and motivated group of peripatetic teachers. We need an enthusiastic practitioner with recent experience of teaching this subject in mainstream or special schools, who can adapt the Music curriculum to mee the needs of our students. In return, we can offer a workplace with experienced, supportive and professional colleagues dedicated to delivering the beset education possible. We aim to develop all our staff to our full potential and offer opportunity for continued professional development.
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
